Diversified Energy CoDEC -1.73%62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Oil & Gas companies, Diversified Energy Co ranks worse than 63.87% on this metric.
Diversified Energy Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DEC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 4.3 Max: 12.88
Current: 3.48
During the past 13 years, Diversified Energy Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.88. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 4.30.
DEC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.87% of 501
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.2
vs DEC: 3.48
Diversified Energy Co (NYSE:DEC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Diversified Energy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DEC vs UNTC, SLNG, SKYQ: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Diversified Energy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Diversified Energy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Diversified Energy Co (DEC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.48 as of Jul. 01, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.98 to 12.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #320 out of 501 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.48 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 12.88. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.20. Diversified Energy Co's value of 3.48 is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #320 out of 501 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diversified Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Energy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UNTC and SLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #320 out of 501 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Diversified Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.20. Diversified Energy Co's value of 3.48 is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Diversified Energy Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.98 to 12.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Diversified Energy Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.20, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diversified Energy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.48 is 33.1% below 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 Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diversified Energy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co (DEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.00, compared to a current price of $13.62 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 33.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.20. Diversified Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 as of Jul. 01, 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 Diversified Energy Co (DEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.62 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.00.
GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DEC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.48 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: $17.00 vs. price of $13.62 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#320 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diversified Energy Co engaged in the production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, NGLs, and oil, managing a diversified portfolio of mature, long-life assets located across the United States. The company derives revenues from the sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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