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Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$14.06 -4.48% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.92

Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 46/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, Comstock Resources Inc. (NYSE: CRK) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $14.06 (-4.48% 1D, market cap $4.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CRK ranks #151 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CRK carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.8x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 9.4%. By comparison, HESM (Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 11.7x, ROIC 19.1%, cap $4.16B) and HP (Helmerich & Payne Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.1%, cap $3.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).

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Per CRK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000023194), Comstock Resources Inc. generated $2.22B in revenue (+77.0% YoY), $395.6M in net income, and -$449.7M in free cash flow against $7.01B in total assets and $2.81B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D- Β· Rk D+
Cash (6)Whales (9)SEC (12)Macro (9)CEO (10)
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CRK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±8.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (46/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY CRK SCORES 46/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.42 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 7/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+10/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 50% Net Buy β€’ Disciplined Float (+0.52% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 29.1% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
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54
Grade C-$14.19-0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
51
Grade C-$14.12+5.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
49
Grade D$14.90-5.6% Next Q
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Grade D$14.06-6.1% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C- (54) β†’ D (46)Full Audit β†’
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While CRK currently carries a cautious 46/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($14.00) and Max Pain ($14.76) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $29.51.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Energy Rank #151 of 211 βš”οΈ HESM vs CRK Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (CRK vs. HESM, HP, CRGY, PTEN)

Industry: Oil & Gas Production (106 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) ranks #151 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #93 by equity capitalization ($4.13B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRK leads on earnings valuation at 10.8x trailing P/E, while HESM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.1% ROIC and β€” gross margin. CRGY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with CRK at 46/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CRK ACTIVE
Comstock Resources Inc.
D 46/100 10.8x β€” 9.4% -4.48% $4.13B Benchmark Subject
HESM
Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests
D+ 56/100 11.7x β€” 19.1% -0.82% $4.16B /hesm-vs-crk β†’
HP
Helmerich & Payne Inc.
C 62/100 β€” β€” 0.1% -9.65% $3.88B /hp-vs-crk β†’
CRGY
Crescent Energy Company
C 63/100 34.2x β€” 1.7% -5.14% $4.45B /crgy-vs-crk β†’
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.
C 63/100 β€” β€” -0.8% -11.41% $4.50B /pten-vs-crk β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000023194 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) reported GAAP revenue of $2.22B (+77.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.25B , and +41.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $395.6M, operating cash flow of $899.6M, and free cash flow of -$449.7M (+5.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, CRK closed FY2025 with $7.01B in total assets against $2.81B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.42, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.22B $395.6M $899.6M -$449.7M $7.01B $2.81B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.25B -$229.7M $620.3M -$477.1M $6.38B $2.95B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.57B $211.1M $1.02B $1.02B β€” β€”

3. CRK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CRK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Comstock Resources Inc. (NYSE: CRK) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $14.06 (-4.48% 1D, market cap $4.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CRK ranks #151 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CRK compare to HESM and HP in the Energy sector?

Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CRK carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.8x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 9.4%. By comparison, HESM (Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 11.7x, ROIC 19.1%, cap $4.16B) and HP (Helmerich & Payne Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.1%, cap $3.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CRK?

Per CRK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000023194), Comstock Resources Inc. generated $2.22B in revenue (+77.0% YoY), $395.6M in net income, and -$449.7M in free cash flow against $7.01B in total assets and $2.81B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CRK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CRK last traded at $14.06 (-4.48% on volume of 2,260,149 shares), positioning the stock +0.43% above its 50-day simple moving average ($14.00) and -12.62% below its 200-day simple moving average ($16.09). Across its 52-week range of $12.12 to $28.10, CRK sits at the 12.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±8.2% ($12.91 to $15.21).

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CRK β€” Comstock Resources Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 46/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $14.06 (-4.48% 1D, market capitalization $4.13B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (6/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.4%, gross margin of β€”, operating margin of 29.1%, and free cash flow yield of -10.50%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (10/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.42, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.06x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Energy sector, Oil & Gas Production industry..

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) reported $2.22B in annual revenue (up from $1.25B in FY2024, +77.0% YoY) and $395.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.57B revenue, $211.1M net income) through FY2025, CRK scaled operating cash flow to $899.6M and free cash flow to -$449.7M, backed by $7.01B in total assets against $2.81B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D β€’ RQD 46/100): Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -10.50% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 6/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $12.12 – $28.10 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh 10.8x trailing P/E and 3.9x EV/EBITDA against 29.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Oil & Gas Production (Energy), CRK carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of β€”.

  • Key Question #1: Can CRK sustain or expand its 29.1% operating margin and 9.4% ROIC against Oil & Gas Production peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.22B and free cash flow of -$449.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.81B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CRK's 9.1x forward P/E multiple to Energy capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Earnings multiples are low (P/E TTM 10.8, forward P/E 9.1, EV/EBITDA 3.9) and FY 2025 operating income rose to $645.9M.

Here is why I am bullish on CRK here at $14.72: Earnings multiples are low (P/E TTM 10.8, forward P/E 9.1, EV/EBITDA 3.9) and FY 2025 operating income rose to $645.9M.. Compare CRK's 29.1% operating margin and 9.4% ROIC against the rest of Oil & Gas Production. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $13.98 are getting bought.

CapAlloc_Nerd πŸ‚ BULL

@CashFlowKing Agree on the RQD 46/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $14.72 and keeping dry powder in case we test $13.69.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $11.04 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $14.72

FCF yield is -10.5% with FY 2025 FCF of -$449.7M against Debt of $2.81B and an Altman Z of 1.42.

Careful chasing CRK at $14.72. FCF yield is -10.5% with FY 2025 FCF of -$449.7M against Debt of $2.81B and an Altman Z of 1.42.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 29.1%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $11.04 on multiple compression.

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