Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1995 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 1, 2026, Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -25.8x, with a stock price of $19.61 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $1.34.
The current P/E is 241% below its 5-year average of 18.4x. Over the past five years, CRK's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.2x to a high of 104.4x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, CRK trades at a 254% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 180 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.9x to 146.4x.
Relative to the broader market, CRK trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. U.S. natural gas shale producers peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INRInfinity Natural Resources, Inc. | $751B | 4.5Lowest | -Best | +153% |
EQTEQT Corporation | $38B | 16.2 | -Best | +827% |
EXEExpand Energy Corporation | $26B | 14.3 | -Best | +266% |
ARAntero Resources Corporation | $11B | 18.1 | -Best | +1028%Best |
RRCRange Resources Corporation | $10B | 15.1 | -Best | +151% |
CNXCNX Resources Corporation | $6B | 10.5 | -Best | +763% |
BKVBKV Corporation | $3B | 16.1 | -Best | +197% |
EPSNEpsilon Energy Ltd. | $113M | 58.2 | -Best | -72% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $23.18 | $1.35 | 17.2x | -20% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $19.83 | $0.19 | 104.4x | +389% | |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $9.28 | $0.21 | 43.3x | +103% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $8.85 | $0.76 | 11.6x | -46% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $11.03 | $2.24 | 4.9x | -77% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $11.60 | $3.47 | 3.3x | -84% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $10.79 | $5.00 | 2.2x | -90% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $13.71 | $4.01 | 3.4x | -84% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $17.29 | $3.44 | 5.0x | -76% |
| FY2022 Q2 | $12.08 | $0.90 | 13.4x | -37% | |
| FY2020 Q2 | $4.38 | $0.09 | 48.9x | +129% | |
| FY2020 Q1 | $5.39 | $0.58 | 9.3x | -56% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 21.3x
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Is CRK stock overvalued or undervalued?
CRK trades at -25.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 18.4x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does CRK's valuation compare to peers?
Comstock Resources, Inc. P/E of -25.8x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is CRK's PEG ratio?
CRK PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1995-2025.