CRK
-0.32%(-0.06)
Open
17.52
Prev Close
17.42
Day High
17.60
Day Low
16.94
Volume
1.4M
Avg Volume
2.2M
52W High
31.17
52W Low
14.65
Signal
Leaning Bearish1
Price
1
Move-0.32%Quiet session
Volume
1
Volume0.6× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 42Momentum negative
PRICE
Prev Close
17.42
Open
17.52
Day Range16.94 – 17.60
16.94
17.60
52W Range14.65 – 31.17
14.65
31.17
16% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
2.2M
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
12.1x
Value territory
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
1.18
Market-like
Performance
1D
-0.32%
5D
+1.17%
1M
-11.16%
3M
-21.20%
6M
-7.41%
YTD
-25.11%
1Y
-14.36%
Best: 5D (+1.17%)Worst: YTD (-25.11%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
NEUTRAL
mixed signals
Valuation
CHEAP
P/E 12x vs ~20x sector
Health
WEAK
Insufficient data
Neutral
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Henry Hub natural gas spot and forward curve pricing - company realizes ~85-90% of Henry Hub after basis differentials

Haynesville production volumes and well productivity metrics (IP rates, EUR revisions)

Natural gas storage levels and weather-driven demand (heating degree days, cooling degree days)

LNG export capacity additions and utilization rates at Gulf Coast facilities (Sabine Pass, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines)

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Natural gas demand is highly cyclical, driven by industrial activity (petrochemical feedstock, manufacturing), power generation load growth, and residential/commercial heating/cooling. Economic slowdowns reduce industrial gas consumption and electricity demand. However, the company benefits from secular LNG export growth which provides demand floor. Winter weather severity and summer heat waves create significant short-term demand volatility independent of economic cycles.

Interest Rates

Rising rates increase borrowing costs on the company's $2.4B debt (estimated based on 1.12 D/E ratio), pressuring free cash flow. Higher rates also compress E&P valuation multiples as investors demand higher equity risk premiums and discount future cash flows more heavily. The capital-intensive nature of drilling programs makes financing costs material - estimated 50-100bps rate increase impacts annual interest expense by $12-24M. Conversely, rate cuts improve refinancing opportunities and multiple expansion.

Key Risks

Energy transition policies and renewable power penetration reducing long-term natural gas demand for electricity generation, though offset by LNG exports and industrial uses

Haynesville geographic concentration risk - 100% of production from single basin exposes company to regional infrastructure constraints, basis blowouts, and localized regulatory changes

Natural gas price volatility and structural oversupply risk from associated gas production in Permian Basin creating persistent price pressure

Investor Profile

value/momentum - Attracts value investors during natural gas price troughs seeking leveraged upside to commodity recovery, and momentum traders during gas price rallies given high beta to Henry Hub. The 16.5% FCF yield appeals to value-oriented energy specialists. Recent 280% net income growth attracts momentum capital, while -25.7% 3-month decline creates contrarian value opportunity. Not suitable for income investors given commodity volatility and capital-intensive reinvestment needs.

Watch on Earnings
Henry Hub natural gas prompt month and 12-month strip pricingEIA weekly natural gas storage levels vs 5-year average - inventory builds/draws signal supply/demand balanceHaynesville rig count and completion activity - leading indicator of regional production trendsGulf Coast LNG export volumes and utilization rates - key demand driver for regional gas
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →

Trend

DowntrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 4.4%

-10.5% vs SMA 50 · -14.4% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI42.3
Momentum fading
MACD-0.81
Below zero — bearish pulse · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$31.17+79.6%
EMA 200
$20.65+18.9%
EMA 50
$19.25+10.9%
Current
$17.36
52W Low
$14.65-15.6%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week low
$14.6516th %ile$31.17
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:3
Dist days:8
Edge:+5 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)2.3M
Recent Vol (5D)
2.5M+9%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts
Financials
News & Activity

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About

comstock resources, inc., headquartered in frisco, texas is a growing independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, production and exploration of oil and natural gas. our operations are primarily focused in texas, louisiana and the mid-continent area. we are focused on growth, and we are active in tight gas sands, shale gas plays and conventional exploration.

Industry
Crude Petroleum Extraction 
CEO
M. Jay Allison
PeersEnergy(7 companies)
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