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Why Are People Talking About Investing in Devon Energy (DVN)?

After moving -0.3% during today's afternoon session, Devon Energy is now trading at a price of $49.52 per share. On average, analysts give it a target price of $60.24.

Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States.

Devon Energy Investors Should Consider This:

  • Devon Energy has moved -22.0% over the last year.

  • The company has a price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio of -3.03. A number between 0 and 1 could mean that the market is undervaluing Devon Energy's estimated growth potential

  • Its Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 2.88

  • Devon Energy currently returns an annual dividend yield of 9.1%.

Understanding Devon Energy's Operating Margins

Date Reported Total Revenue ($ k) Operating Expenses ($ k) Operating Margins (%) YoY Growth (%)
2023-02-15 19,169,000 -8,427,000 41 51.85
2022-02-16 12,206,000 -6,801,000 27 1450.0
2021-02-17 4,828,000 -3,818,000 -2 -166.67
2020-02-19 6,220,000 -4,842,000 3 -82.35
2019-02-20 8,896,000 -6,251,000 17 112.5
2018-02-21 13,949,000 -11,056,000 8

Over the last 6 years, Devon Energy's operating margins have averaged only 15.7%, with a high coefficient of variability of 103.1%. On the other hand, we note that the firm's margins are growing at a 31.5% compounded average yearly rate.

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