Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 24.4x · EV/EBITDA 6.1x · ROE 2.8%. (2019–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.4B | $2.1B | $2.9B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.1B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $10.1B | $7.8B | $5.9B | $3.8B | $3.3B | $3.1B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 24.41 | 15.54 | — | 29.36 | 5.45 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.22 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.66 | 1.46 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.63 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.71 | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 2.59 | 1.22 | 2.40 | 2.13 | 2.00 | 9.22 | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.17 | 2.03 | 1.58 | 1.09 | 2.11 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.13 | 4.73 | 5.09 | 3.76 | 1.84 | 3.91 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 21.22 | 15.51 | 125.04 | 7.66 | 5.45 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 22.6% | 22.6% | 82.0% | 54.7% | 85.6% | 83.5% | 73.2% | 76.5% |
| Operating Margin | 13.2% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 13.6% | 42.0% | 32.8% | -49.5% | 20.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% | -1.3% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.8% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% | — | — |
| ROA | 1.2% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | — | — |
| ROIC | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 22.4% | 9.5% | -7.7% | 4.6% |
| ROCE | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 5.8% | 26.6% | 11.6% | -9.9% | 6.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0.72 | 0.49 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.37 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.48 | 3.48 | 2.68 | 1.76 | 0.72 | 1.37 | — | 1.86 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.10 | 0.69 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.47 | 3.47 | 2.57 | 1.76 | 0.72 | 1.21 | — | 1.82 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.59 | 6.68 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.68 | 1.68 | 0.22 | 3.37 | 6.39 | -7.52 | -4.67 | 1.87 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | 1.48 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | 1.48 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.16 | 0.00 | — | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.51 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.27 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 75.74 | 67.53 | 77.63 | 54.89 | 84.57 | 54.12 | 34.68 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 86.6% | 86.6% | — | 50.5% | 28.5% | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.1% | 6.4% | — | 3.4% | 18.3% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $245M | $201M | $151M | $169M | $169M | $43M | $43M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRGY stock.
Crescent Energy Company's current P/E ratio is 24.4x. The historical average is 16.8x. This places it at the 67th percentile of its historical range.
Crescent Energy Company's current EV/EBITDA is 6.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 3.9x.
Crescent Energy Company's return on equity (ROE) is 2.8%. The historical average is 0.9%.
Based on historical data, Crescent Energy Company is trading at a P/E of 24.4x. This is at the 67th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Crescent Energy Company's current dividend yield is 3.56% with a payout ratio of 86.6%.
Crescent Energy Company has 22.6% gross margin and 13.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Crescent Energy Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Debt surge from SilverBow acquisition
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Deep Value Discount on Forward Earnings
CRGY trades at 5.91x forward P/E versus 26.04x trailing, implying the market expects a sharp earnings rebound post-SilverBow. According to recent financial statements, EV/EBITDA of 6.30x sits below the peer average, suggesting undervaluation if synergies materialize.
The forward P/E of 5.91x is dramatically lower than the trailing multiple of 26.04x, reflecting the market's anticipation of normalized earnings power following the SilverBow acquisition. EV/EBITDA of 6.30x is below peers like CIVI (1.89x) and VTLE (4.46x), but this may be justified by higher leverage and integration risk. The P/B of 0.67x indicates the market values the asset base at a discount, possibly due to concerns about legacy liabilities or execution. Investors should monitor whether the forward earnings estimates are achievable given the volatile margin history.
Margin Volatility Masks Underlying Strength
Gross margin swung from 18.4% in 2025Q4 to 93.2% in 2026Q2, per reported figures, reflecting one-time charges and hedging impacts. Net margin of 35.3% in 2026Q2 appears inflated by non-cash gains, obscuring the true earning power.
The extreme volatility in gross and net margins across quarters suggests that reported profitability is heavily distorted by derivative mark-to-market and acquisition-related items. The 2026Q2 net margin of 35.3% is likely unsustainable, as it includes significant non-cash hedging gains. A more reliable measure is the cash margin per Boe, which appears to be improving due to scale from SilverBow. Analysts should adjust for settled hedges to assess the underlying profitability, which seems stable but not as strong as the headline numbers suggest.
ROIC Recovery on Acquisition Scale
ROIC improved to 4.3% in 2026Q2 from 0.4% in 2025Q4, per financial statements, but remains below the cost of capital. The SilverBow acquisition appears to be driving a recovery, yet returns are still modest relative to peers like CIVI (10.8%).
The return on invested capital has been volatile, ranging from -0.1% to 4.3% over the past ten quarters, indicating that the company has not consistently earned its cost of capital. The recent improvement to 4.3% in 2026Q2 suggests that the SilverBow integration is beginning to yield operational efficiencies, but the absolute level remains low. ROE of 10.0% in 2026Q2 is more respectable, but it is inflated by the low equity base relative to assets. The company's ability to compound returns will depend on whether it can maintain cost discipline and high-grade its portfolio through further M&A.
Working Capital Stretched by M&A
Current ratio fell to 0.94 in 2026Q2 from 1.87 in 2024Q2, per balance sheet data, indicating reduced short-term liquidity. DSO improved to 48 days, but DPO of 199 days suggests heavy reliance on supplier financing.
The current ratio has deteriorated significantly since the SilverBow acquisition, falling below 1.0, which indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets. This is typical for E&P companies with revolving credit facilities, but it does reduce the margin of safety. DSO has improved to 48 days from 68 days in 2024Q1, reflecting better receivables management, while DPO of 199 days is unusually high, possibly due to the timing of payables. The cash conversion cycle is negative, which is common in the industry, but the working capital swings suggest integration stress that investors should monitor.
Leverage Elevated Post-Acquisition
Debt/EBITDA rose to 5.62x in 2026Q2 from 5.90x in 2024Q1, per reported figures, but interest coverage improved to 3.99x. The D/E of 1.02 may understate true leverage if SilverBow debt is not fully consolidated.
The acquisition of SilverBow has significantly increased leverage, with total debt climbing to $5.3B by 2026Q2. The D/EBITDA of 5.62x is high for the sector, but interest coverage of 3.99x suggests that operating cash flow is sufficient to service debt. However, the reported D/E of 1.02 may be understated if the SilverBow debt was not fully consolidated in the quarter, as suggested by the prior quarter's D/E of 1.15. Investors should monitor the company's ability to deleverage through free cash flow, which appears strong at 52.2% margin in 2026Q2, but the integration risk remains.
Liquidity Buffer Thins on Integration
Current ratio of 0.94 in 2026Q2, per balance sheet data, indicates a tight short-term position, with cash at $264.9M. Quick ratio of 0.94 suggests reliance on inventory and receivables, which may be illiquid in a downturn.
The liquidity position has weakened since the SilverBow acquisition, with the current ratio falling below 1.0. This is not unusual for E&P companies that rely on revolving credit facilities, but it does reduce the buffer against commodity price shocks. The quick ratio is identical to the current ratio, indicating that inventory is not a significant component of current assets. In a severe downturn, the company may need to draw on its credit facility or reduce capital expenditures, which could impact production growth. The strong free cash flow margin of 52.2% in 2026Q2 provides some comfort, but the sustainability of that margin is uncertain.
Misapplied Metric: Net Margin
Net margin is the most misapplied ratio for CRGY, as it is heavily distorted by non-cash hedging gains and losses. According to financial statements, net margin swung from -35.5% to 35.3% in consecutive quarters, making it unreliable for valuation.
For an E&P company with a large hedge book, net margin is often misleading because it includes mark-to-market gains and losses that do not reflect cash flows. CRGY's net margin has been extremely volatile, ranging from -35.5% in 2026Q1 to 35.3% in 2026Q2, which would lead to incorrect conclusions about profitability. Instead, analysts should use cash flow-based metrics like operating cash flow per share or free cash flow yield, which better capture the company's ability to generate value. Additionally, the Up-C structure and non-controlling interests can distort EPS, so enterprise value-based multiples like EV/EBITDA are more appropriate for cross-company comparisons.