Mr. Market is currently offering Devon Energy Corporation at $51.28.
The business passes 4 of 7 of Graham's defensive criteria — adequate but not exceptional.
At $51.28, the stock trades at a 6% premium to its Graham Number of $48.42. Graham would consider this price speculative.
There is no margin of safety at the current price. Graham would advise patience and waiting for a better entry point.
Negative NCAV — liabilities exceed current assets. Common in capital-return businesses (buybacks, debt-funded dividends) and capital-intensive industries. Not automatically a warning sign..
Conclusion: This stock is better suited for Graham's Enterprising investor — one willing to devote time and skill to security selection.
Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company operates in Delaware Basin located in southeast New Mexico and west Texas, Eagle Ford located in North America, Anadarko Basin located in western Oklahoma, Williston Basin located in North Dakota, and Powder River Basin located in Wyoming. Devon Energy Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit % | 25.5% ▼ | 29.5% | 35.2% | 43.7% | N/A |
| Operating Margin % | 22.4% ▼ | 26.2% | 32.4% | 41.3% | N/A |
| Net Income % | 15.4% ▼ | 18.1% | 24.6% | 31.4% | N/A |
| Diluted EPS | 4.17 ▼ | 4.56 | 5.84 | 9.12 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31.6B | $30.5B | $24.5B | $23.7B | N/A |
| Total Debt | $8.6B ↓ | $9.2B | $6.5B | $6.7B | N/A |
| Working Capital | -$80M ▼ | $118M | $208M | $786M | N/A |
| Years to Pay Debt | 3.25 | 3.18 | 1.72 | 1.11 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $2.8B ▲ | -$853M | $2.6B | $3.4B | N/A |
| Owner Earnings | $10.2B | $13.6B | $10.2B | $13.4B | N/A |
| CapEx % of Net Income | 148.1% | 257.8% | 105.3% | 85.2% | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure % of Net Income | 148.1% | 257.8% | 105.3% | 85.2% | N/A |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | -$1.1B | -$1.1B | -$979M | -$718M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.8B ▲ | -$853M ▼ | $2.6B ▼ | $3.4B • | N/A • |
| Warren's Owner Earnings | $10.2B | $13.6B | $10.2B | $13.4B | N/A |
| Institution | % Owned | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 13.11% | 81,484,123 |
| Blackrock Inc. | 9.92% | 61,653,397 |
| State Street Corporation | 5.72% | 35,542,293 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 3.09% | 19,177,835 |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 2.24% | 13,916,979 |
| EnCap Energy Capital Fund XI, L.P. | 1.90% | 11,806,148 |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.87% | 11,590,460 |
| EnCap Partners GP, LLC | 1.68% | 10,446,138 |
Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) fundamental analysis — Overall grade D based on profitability, financial health, valuation and cash flow. Graham's Fair Value: $48.42. Margin of safety: 0%. Gross profit margin: 25.5%. Operating margin: 22.4%. Net margin: 15.4%. Market cap: $31.9B. Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas E&P. Analysis powered by 360investing — free fundamental stock analysis based on Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett principles.
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