Stock Analysis
Expand Energy Corporation Common StockEXE
P/E 7.78×· 2Y range 6.49–34.07×· 39th percentile of history
Sector: Energy · Industry: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
AnalystsStrong Buy30 analystsP/E 7.8× sits at the 39th percentile of its 2.0369609856262834-year history.
Cash covers 18% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Profitability74
- Financial Health61
Risks
- Growth20
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
+2.9% today· Z 1.8σ· RVOL 1.7×
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Revenue CAGR 13.5% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 10.7× — debt well covered
What's happening with EXE
Profile
Strong valuation; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation95/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (39th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (12.4%)25/25
- P/S (1.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (6.7x)25/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (13.5%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (-26.8%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-40.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (-23.4%)0/25
- Profitability74/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (12.9%)12/25
- ROE (14.3%)12/25
- Net margin (20.5%)25/25
- Operating margin (26.9%)25/25
- Financial Health61/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.35)18/25
- Current ratio (0.96)6/25
- Interest coverage (10.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 11%)12/25
- Quality59/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-1.83)12/25
- FCF conversion (96%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 25.7%)0/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (2/5 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (57.6%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -16.9%)0/25
About Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock
Expand Energy is a North American natural gas producer in the Haynesville and Appalachian basins, formed by the combination of Chesapeake and Southwestern. Show more
Its largest operation by volume is the Haynesville basin in Louisiana, which is heavily exposed to nearby LNG production. Appalachia benefits from its proximity to population centers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Headquarters: SPRING, TX · Employees: 1,600 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
95A+P/E (TTM)7.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 2Y history: 6.5x–34.1x · 39th pct
P/FCF8.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield12.4%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 2Y history: 0.0%–14.3% · 81st pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.59xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 2Y history: 1.5x–11.9x · 12th pct
EV/EBIT6.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 2Y history: 5.4x–25.3x · 41st pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.11xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.41A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.64%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio27.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
74B+ROIC12.9%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE14.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin20.5%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin26.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin76.3%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin19.7%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin19.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR13.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-26.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-40.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-23.4%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1.7%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
61BAltman Z-Score2.35C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.96xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.96xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage10.7xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.1yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.8xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.19xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.18xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
59CPiotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-1.83C
Grade C: Gray zoneEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion96.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability25.7%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue21.9%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.48xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wichterich Michael Filed | Wichterich Michael | BuyOpen market buy | +1.0K | |
Emerson Sarah A. Filed | Emerson Sarah A. | Grant / award | +2.3K | |
Duncan Timothy S. Filed | Duncan Timothy S. | Grant / award | +2.3K | |
Steck Brian Filed | Steck Brian | Grant / award | +2.7K | |
Gallagher Matthew Filed | Gallagher Matthew | Grant / award | +2.3K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kehr Catherine A Filed | Kehr Catherine A | Grant / award | +2.3K | |
Konar Shameek Filed | Konar Shameek | Grant / award | +2.3K | |
Duster Benjamin Filed | Duster Benjamin | Grant / award | +2.3K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years2/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)57.6%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-16.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$12.01
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.83
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$82.82
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.73B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$663.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$3.06B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$19.41B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability3.25xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$21.63B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.40B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock (EXE)
EXE is up 2.87% at the last close. Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.35 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock converts about 20% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock posted a net loss in 1 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2021–2025).
- At a valuation score of 95/100, EXE trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 7.8).
- The stock currently yields 3.6% in dividends.
See how EXE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all EXE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 89.87 | -2.71% | -2.01 |
| Oct 13 | Regular | 92.66 | +4.34% | 2.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about EXE
What is the current Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock (EXE) stock price?
EXE is trading at $93.41 at the last market close, up 2.87% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks EXE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is EXE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock's financial health at 61/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is EXE stock overvalued?
Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 7.8 and our valuation score rates it 95/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for EXE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock operate in?
Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock operates in the Energy sector, within the Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock do?
Expand Energy is a North American natural gas producer in the Haynesville and Appalachian basins, formed by the combination of Chesapeake and Southwestern.
About Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock (EXE) Stock
Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock (EXE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector, specifically the Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas industry. As of the latest update, Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock is trading at $93.41, up 2.87% on the day with a market capitalization of $21.6 billion. The financial health score for EXE is 61/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for EXE stock.
EXE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for EXE with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 61/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for EXE.
- Sector peers: Compare EXE against 4 other energy stocks on key financial metrics.
Is EXE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Expand Energy Corporation Common Stock (EXE) as an investment. The financial health score of 61/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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