Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) — Stock Score Summary

Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 22/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (8/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Comstock Resources is a highly leveraged natural gas producer. While it operates in the energy sector, its high debt load, capital-intensive nature, and exposure to volatile US natural gas prices make it a poor fit for our quality compounder framework.

Comstock Resources, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company primarily engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of natural gas in the Haynesville Shale in East Texas and North Louisiana. It is a focused natural gas producer with a significant and contiguous acreage position in the prolific Haynesville Shale, benefiting from low-cost operations and proximity to LNG export facilities. Comstock is a pure-play natural gas company strategically positioned to capitalize on growing LNG demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.83
Market Cap$4.0B
P/E (TTM)6.26
P/E (Forward)11.66
Price/Book1.47
Return on Equity24.2%
Return on Invested Capital11.7%
Debt/Equity98.70
Gross Margin56.0%
Operating Margin29.6%
Revenue Growth14.2%
Free Cash Flow$-786M

Comstock Resources, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comstock Resources, Inc.’s (CRK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) is 22/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (51), and Momentum (8) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Comstock Resources, Inc. have an economic moat?
Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Comstock Resources, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 22/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Comstock Resources, Inc. in?
Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United States).
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