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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.48%.
The industry rank for Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CRK's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 64.53% of 857
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs CRK: 16.48
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Comstock Resources 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Comstock Resources 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Comstock Resources 5-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comstock Resources's 5-Year RORE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Comstock Resources (CRK) has a 5-Year RORE % of 16.48 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Comstock Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #304 out of 857 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Comstock Resources' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Comstock Resources' current 5-Year RORE % is 16.48. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84. Comstock Resources' value of 16.48 is 480.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #304 out of 857 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Comstock Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comstock Resources' 5-Year RORE % compare to CRGY and CRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #304 out of 857 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Comstock Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84. Comstock Resources' value of 16.48 is 480.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.84, based on 857 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Comstock Resources's current 5-Year RORE % of 16.48 is 480.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Comstock Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comstock Resources's current 5-Year RORE % is 16.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comstock Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock Resources (CRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.09, compared to a current price of $13.12 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 16.48 and 480.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.84. Comstock Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Comstock Resources (CRK), the current 5-Year RORE % is 16.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Comstock Resources (CRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.12 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.09.
GuruFocus considers Comstock Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRK:
5-Year RORE %: 16.48
GF Value™: $16.09 vs. price of $13.12 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 480.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#304 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comstock Resources Inc is an independent natural gas producer operating in the Haynesville shale, a natural gas basin located in North Louisiana and East Texas with superior economics given its geographical proximity to the Gulf Coast natural gas markets. The Company operates in one business segment, the exploration and production of North American natural gas and oil. It is engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and exploration of oil and natural gas. The company's oil and gas operations are concentrated in Louisiana and Texas.
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