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Score updated 27 Oct 2026 · analysis from 10 Jun 2026
BKV· Energy
BKV
BKV Corporation's weak returns and lack of consistent profitability highlight serious concerns about its long-term viability in the energy sector.
Buffett fit
Weak fit
Owner
32
Durability
10
Management
49
Price
46
Score updated 27 Oct 2026 · analysis from 10 Jun 2026
Buffett's checklist
Each number against Buffett's bar, and where it ranks among Energy stocks in our database.
How much profit the business makes on each dollar invested in it. Higher is better.
What is left of each sale after the cost of making the product. A high number often means pricing power.
The cash the business earns for its owners, compared with the price of the whole company.
How fast sales grew each year over the last five years.
How many years of today's profit you pay for at today's price. Lower means cheaper.
How much the company owes compared with what it owns outright. Lower is safer.
The four pillars
How the business measures up on each of Buffett's four tests.
If I owned BKV Corporation outright, I would be concerned about the lack of profitability, as evidenced by a 5-year revenue CAGR of just 0.17%.
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The 10-year test raises alarms due to BKV's inconsistent profitability, having recorded at least one loss year in the past five.
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BKV's share count has increased by 2.28% over the last five years, indicating potential dilution of shareholder value.
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With a of 9.2 and an earnings yield of 10.93%, the stock appears cheap, but the negative yield of -1.98% raises red flags.
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For and against
The strongest points on each side, with the numbers behind them.
In its favor
5- 1Net margin of 28.9% is above the sector top-quintile threshold of 21.7%.
- 2Revenue of $895.65M indicates a sizable operation within the energy sector.
- 3 of 19.4% shows some efficiency in operations.
- 4Current ratio of 1.31 suggests the company can cover short-term obligations.
Concerns
5- 1 of 4.04% is significantly below the sector top-quintile threshold of 10.4%.
- 25-year EPS CAGR is not available, indicating lack of consistent earnings growth.
- 3Negative yield of -1.98% raises concerns about cash generation.
- 4 has declined year-over-year by 4.26%, indicating operational challenges.
Price history
$20.82+15.3%· 5-year return
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The business
How the business works
BKV Corporation engages in the acquisition and development of natural gas properties, generating $895.65M in revenue, primarily from gathering and processing. However, the company has struggled with profitability, as indicated by a negative yield of -1.98%. This suggests significant challenges in converting revenue into cash flow.
What other investors would say
The same company, judged by three other documented playbooks.
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