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BKV Corporation BKV

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas · SIC 1311 · Vertical: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311)

19.10USD−3.63% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

BKV is an energy company producing natural gas in the Barnett and NEPA basins, operating midstream assets and holding an interest in combined-cycle power plants in Texas. Its relevance now comes from the Bedrock expansion, the start of its first CCUS projects and the integration of its power business, consolidated since January 2026 after it became the 75% owner of the joint venture with BPPUS. Production rose to 835.5 MMcfe/d in fiscal 2025 and to 951.8 MMcfe/d in the first half of 2026.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, BKV Corporation (BKV) stock was 19.10 USD (−3.63% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.1 bn USD, P/E 6.8 on diluted EPS of 2.81 USD over the last 12 months, beta 0.89, 52-week range 19.10–32.16 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 322.5 m USD (+20.0% YoY), net income of 75.8 m USD (−29.7% YoY), diluted EPS 0.67 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
2.1 bn USD
shares as of 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
6.8
Diluted EPS TTM 2.81 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
14.74%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.89
Volatility (1y) 42%
52-week range
19.1032.16

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
29.3
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
18.81 – 24.99
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.05 · band width 28.2%
SMA 50 / 200
22.88 / 26.48
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.89 / -0.67
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−12.3%−1.1%−11.2 pp—
3 months−17.0%−0.5%−16.5 pp—
6 months−36.0%+4.4%−40.4 pp—
Year to date−29.7%+12.3%−42.0 pp—
1 year−22.5%+13.5%−36.0 pp+16.2%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+3.6%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−40.6%
05 May 2026 → 04 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−40.6%
05 May 2026 → 04 Nov 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
322.5 m USD
+20.0% YoY
Net income
75.8 m USD
−29.7% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.67
−47.2% YoY
net / operating
23.5% / 37.7%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue133.5 m617.8 m272.5 m268.6 m199.8 m504.8 m376.5 m322.5 m
Operating income-21.0 m34.3 m-100.1 m161.3 m82.3 m186.7 m86.0 m121.7 m
Depreciation & amortisation57.5 m ≈86.7 m49.7 m47.7 m ≈18.8 m ≈81.0 m54.2 m54.1 m ≈
Pre-tax income24.2 m-60.3 m-117.4 m141.7 m97.7 m102.7 m63.3 m97.5 m
Income tax11.3 m-12.4 m-30.7 m29.2 m20.0 m18.1 m11.5 m20.2 m
Net income12.9 m-53.2 m-82.0 m107.8 m76.9 m76.4 m44.1 m75.8 m
Diluted EPS0.18-0.63 ≈-0.971.270.900.82 ≈0.420.67
Operating cash flow65.0 m ≈40.6 m16.5 m89.3 m ≈67.6 m ≈107.1 m72.0 m109.7 m ≈
Capex52.8 m ≈52.6 m57.6 m66.5 m ≈84.9 m ≈96.2 m106.5 m86.8 m ≈
Share repurchases—-2.1 m——————

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 0 percentile of its own 4-quarter history (min 8.4, median 11.6, max 40.6; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2022202320242025
Revenue1.7 bn1.3 bn1.0 bn1.1 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable−21.5%−20.4%+9.9%
Net income410.1 m123.6 m-138.7 m179.2 m
Net income YoYunavailable−69.9%−212.2%unavailable
Diluted EPS6.621.92-1.942.05
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−71.0%−201.0%unavailable
net %24.7%9.5%-13.4%15.7%
Free cash flowunavailable58.8 m10.0 m-24.7 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
248.4 m USD
Financial debt
1.1 bn USD
Net debt
889.7 m USD
Equity
2.1 bn USD
Total assets
3.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.55x
Current ratio
0.91x
ROE
9.9%
ROA
5.1%
FCF margin
-2.2%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Operating income
2023
241.1 m
2024
-64.2 m
2025
303.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
256.2 m
2024
255.9 m
2025
197.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
497.3 m ≈
2024
191.6 m ≈
2025
500.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
162.1 m
2024
-175.8 m
2025
225.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Income tax
2023
30.1 m
2024
-42.4 m
2025
36.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Net income
2023
123.6 m
2024
-138.7 m
2025
179.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.92
2024
-1.94
2025
2.05

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
64.4 m
2024
71.3 m
2025
86.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
105.0 m
2024
81.2 m
2025
248.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Inventories
2023
9.9 m
2024
20.1 m
2025
20.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Current assets
2023
312.2 m
2024
235.0 m
2025
511.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
18.4 m
2024
18.4 m
2025
18.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
2.7 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
3.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
47.5 m
2024
75.2 m
2025
100.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
9.4 m
2025
200.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
579.0 m
2024
849.8 m
2025
937.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
412.3 m
2024
236.7 m
2025
564.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Equity
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.6 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
260.3 m
2024
115.4 m
2025
280.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Capex
2023
201.5 m
2024
105.4 m
2025
305.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
58.8 m ≈
2024
10.0 m ≈
2025
-24.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-663.1 m
2024
34.3 m
2025
-576.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
498.5 m
2024
-314.8 m
2025
463.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Aug 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
600.0 k
2024
0
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-11.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
-24.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
-32.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-346.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
48.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
34.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
19.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-1.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
14.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
7.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
14.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
12.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
1.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
356.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
374.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-18.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
-6.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
52.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
3.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
7.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
6.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
14.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
1.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
4.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBIT
6.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
2.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-0.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Risk

Altman Z
1.55
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 35 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score < 40

Closing price

19.10 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.1 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
6.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
4.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
14.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
19.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

26/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 19 Aug 2026
verified 368derived 31

Score by group

  • Balance sheet25
  • Growth0
  • Quality52
  • Returns1
  • Valuation53

Estimated value range

Low
18.72
USD per share
Mid
23.69
USD per share
High
30.24
USD per share
Price: 19.10 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 24.0% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 19.4% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: same comparison basis (not independent confirmations) · 2 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 13.32 – 35.20 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA13.32 – 25.27 (Mid 21.06)
    16 companies used · median multiple 5.0x · quartiles 3.7x – 5.6x
    APA, AR, CHRD, CRGY, CRK, EOG, EQT, EXE, FANG, MGY, MTDR, OVV, REPX, TALO, VIST, WTI
  • Peers: P/E24.12 – 35.20 (Mid 26.33)
    20 companies used · median multiple 9.4x · quartiles 8.6x – 12.5x
    AMPY, APA, AR, CHRD, CNX, CRK, DVN, EOG, EQT, EXE, GPRK, INR, MGY, MTDR, OVV, OXY, PR, REPX, TTE, VIST
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 35/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality14.7%74 (vs peers)12%
Net margin · Quality19.5%68 (vs peers)7%
FCF conversion · Quality-6.6%0 (on a fixed band)7%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-11.8%0 (on a fixed band)9%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-32.3%0 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet1.6x24 (vs peers)12%
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.1x29 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation6.8x91 (vs peers)12%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation4.7x56 (vs peers)12%
FCF yield · Valuation-0.9%0 (on a fixed band)9%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.1%1 (on a fixed band)7%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet25/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality52/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial1/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation53/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

BKV Corp (BKV). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.1 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.9%; net margin 19.5%; ROE 14.1%; net debt/EBITDA 1.6x.

The estimated value range is 18.72–30.24 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: same basis (multiples on one peer group, not independent confirmations)); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 23.69 USD, the price of 19.10 USD leaves a potential of 24.0% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 19.4% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 35/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 14.7%
  • P/E (TTM): 6.8x

What contradicts it

  • FCF conversion: -6.6%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -11.8%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -32.3%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 1.6x
  • Current ratio: 1.1x
  • FCF yield: -0.9%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.1%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Interest coverage, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
6.8x
vertical median 9.7x
below median (−29.8%)
EV/EBITDA
4.7x
vertical median 5.0x
below median (−6.3%)
P/S
1.5x
vertical median 1.7x
below median (−12.9%)
P/B
0.9x
vertical median 1.3x
below median (−31.6%)
ROE
14.1%
vertical median 10.6%
above median (+32.4%)
Net margin
19.5%
vertical median 10.4%
above median (+88.0%)
EBIT margin
34.0%
vertical median 17.0%
above median (+99.5%)
Revenue YoY
9.9%
vertical median 3.7%
above median (+166.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
1.6x
vertical median 0.9x
above median (+82.1%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.7%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
TTETotalEnergies SE199.6 bn15.711.3%6.5%−6.2%+38% / +33%
EOGEog Resources, Inc.77.1 bn11.422.5%25.4%−4.5%+36% / +19%
OXYOccidental Petroleum Corporation57.3 bn8.618.9%33.7%−1.9%+37% / −3%
FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.51.1 bn25.05.3%11.0%+35.8%+20% / +18%
DVNDevon Energy Corp48.5 bn10.511.5%16.7%+7.8%+19% / −2%
EQTEqt Corporation32.9 bn12.510.9%28.4%+63.9%−14% / +31%
EXEExpand Energy Corporation20.2 bn7.614.6%19.8%+186.3%−28% / +9%
PRPermian Resources Corporation18.8 bn14.911.5%21.5%+1.3%+55% / +71%
OVVOvintiv Inc.16.8 bn12.712.1%12.8%−2.7%+53% / +41%
APAApa Corporation15.6 bn9.425.9%—unavailable+78% / +24%
ARAntero Resources Corporation11.5 bn8.417.6%21.7%+22.0%+3% / +58%
CHRDChord Energy Corporation7.2 bn8.910.3%13.4%−7.1%+41% / −18%
MTDRMatador Resources Company6.2 bn8.612.8%19.9%+5.5%+19% / −13%
VISTVista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.5.9 bn13.433.3%29.0%+41.0%+26% / +101%
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas Corp5.5 bn13.020.5%28.8%−0.3%+1% / +9%
CNXCNX Resources Corporation5.1 bn5.820.4%35.2%+76.8%−7% / +72%
CRGYCrescent Energy Company5.0 bn79.81.3%1.3%+22.1%+24% / +3%
CRCCalifornia Resources Corp4.3 bn—-15.5%-18.1%+14.7%+1% / −6%
CRKComstock Resources, Inc.3.9 bn7.621.1%23.3%+77.0%−50% / +36%
TALOTalos Energy Inc.2.6 bn—-18.1%-18.4%−9.8%+36% / +12%
BKVBKV Corp2.1 bn6.814.1%19.5%+9.9%−22% / unavailable
KOSKosmos Energy Ltd.1.3 bn—-58.8%-27.4%−23.1%+101% / −67%
REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc.948.6 m9.216.8%17.3%−4.4%+57% / +74%
AESIAtlas Energy Solutions Inc.843.0 m—-12.1%-13.0%+3.7%−22% / −61%
VTSVitesse Energy, Inc.618.1 m—-7.6%-15.4%+13.2%−31% / −38%

1- and 3-year price returns: for BKV from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
9.06
Total return -53% · Per year -53%
16.09
Total return -16% · Per year -16%
24.35
Total return 27% · Per year 27%
3 years
7.19
Total return -62% · Per year -28%
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What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 3.63
  • Net margin± 2.54
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.30
  • Annual dilution± 0.21

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

BKV is an energy company producing natural gas in the Barnett and NEPA basins, operating midstream assets and holding an interest in combined-cycle power plants in Texas. Its relevance now comes from the Bedrock expansion, the start of its first CCUS projects and the integration of its power business, consolidated since January 2026 after it became the 75% owner of the joint venture with BPPUS. Production rose to 835.5 MMcfe/d in fiscal 2025 and to 951.8 MMcfe/d in the first half of 2026.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Integration across the value chain, from production to midstream and power, which can help control costs and margins 1.
  • Large proved reserves with a moderate base decline, supporting long-term production 1.
  • Operating power assets in Texas and CCUS projects in service provide diversification away from gas production 2.

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a single third party to gather, process and transport a major part of production 1.
  • Revenues are sensitive to gas prices and basis differentials, which makes results volatile 1.
  • Power and CCUS businesses are capital intensive, and quarterly results can be hard to compare 2.

Opportunities

  • Extending CCUS to third parties and selling certified gas could open new revenue if the market develops 1.
  • Unused capacity in the Barnett midstream system could allow volume growth with limited investment 1.
  • Electricity demand in ERCOT could support the value of plants during peak periods 1.

Threats

  • Falling gas prices could reduce cash flow and the value of reserves 1.
  • Regulatory changes on emissions or certification standards could affect the low-carbon gas model 1.
  • Delays in project development or in obtaining financing could limit expansion 1.

Risks

  • Gas price volatilityhigh

    Revenues, the value of reserves and the ability to fund investment depend on market prices, which can fluctuate sharply 1.

  • Reliance on one gathererhigh

    A large share of Barnett volumes is gathered and processed by ONEOK, and a disruption would affect results 1.

  • Undeveloped reservesmedium

    A significant share of reserves is undeveloped and needs capital, and development could be slower than estimated 1.

  • Low-carbon gas certificationmedium

    The earlier certification program did not develop, and standards for certified gas remain in progress, which could delay monetisation 1.

  • CCUS and power project risksmedium

    CCUS projects and plants depend on access to capital and commercial contracts, and any delays could affect the growth plan 2.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If gas prices stay at high levels and the power integration works, cash flow could support investment and shareholder returns 1.
  • CCUS assets now in operation and the Bedrock expansion could open new revenue sources as certified gas markets mature 2.
  • Unused midstream capacity could reduce the cost of growing production 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If gas prices fall for long periods, results could be hit and some reserve values could be written down 1.
  • Reliance on third parties for gathering and marketing could create operational vulnerabilities 1.
  • Large capital needs for development and power could limit financial flexibility if capital markets tighten 1.

What to watch

  • Pace of CCUS injections at Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford and volumes sequesteredQ3 2026
  • Production trend against the first-half 2026 level of 951.8 MMcfe/dQ3 2026
  • Contribution of the Temple plants after consolidation of the joint ventureQ4 2026
  • Progress on low-carbon gas certification and on contracts with Kiewit and Gunvornext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

BKV Corporation describes its business as a growth-driven energy company that develops natural gas production assets and owns natural gas-fired power generation assets, supplemented by selective acquisitions. Its 'closed-loop' model links four business lines: natural gas production, natural gas midstream, power generation and CCUS, to support cost efficiency and operational reliability. The company states that it retains operational control over the production, transportation and processing of natural gas 1.

Gas production is concentrated in the Barnett Shale and NEPA, with approximately 563000 net acres as of December 31, 2025, substantially all held by production 1. The Bedrock Acquisition from September 2025 added low-decline assets in the Barnett and, according to the document, is expected to increase production by over 100 MMcfe/d 1. The company notes that its certified gas and the 'Carbon Sequestered Gas' product are still in development, and that a US domestic certification standard has not yet been set 1.

In January 2026 BKV completed the power joint venture transaction with BPPUS, paying 115.1 mn USD in cash and shares, which resulted in a 75% interest in BKV-BPP Power 2. The Texas power business includes the Temple I and Temple II plants, with annual average capacities of 752 MW and 747 MW 1. CCUS injections began at Cotton Cove in April 2026 and at Eagle Ford in June 2026 2.

Segments

Natural gas production

The upstream segment provided most of the revenue, with production revenues of 857.6 mn USD in fiscal 2025 1. Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil was 305.0 Bcfe in fiscal 2025, or 835.5 MMcfe/d 1. Proved reserves of 5921 Bcfe carry an estimated average base decline rate of 7.4% over the next ten years 1.

Midstream

Midstream assets include a gathering and processing system in the Barnett with roughly 870 miles of gathering pipeline, and NEPA assets partly managed by third parties 1. Midstream revenues were smaller than production revenues, and the company relies on contracts with ONEOK and other operators for part of its volumes 1.

Power and CCUS

The power division includes the Temple plants in ERCOT and the retail business BKV Energy, which had over 58000 customers at December 31, 2025 1. In the first half of 2026 the plants generated 4203 GWh at a 66.0% capacity factor 2. The CCUS projects began sequestration at Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford, with estimated capacities of 32000 and 90000 metric tons of CO2 per year 2.

Market context

The US natural gas market is volatile, and Henry Hub prices have swung sharply in recent years, according to the document 1. Realized gas prices have been affected by basis differentials and hedging instruments, which makes revenues sensitive to benchmark prices 1. Electricity demand in ERCOT, with winter and summer peaks, is the market for the generation assets 1.

The market for CCUS and low-carbon certified gas is still early, and the company says there is not yet a US domestic certification standard 1. If demand for low-carbon gas develops, CCUS assets could become an important route to market, though this depends on the regulatory framework and commercial contracts 1.

Trends

  • Higher gas prices in 2025tailwind

    Average Henry Hub prices rose compared with 2024, and gas revenues increased significantly in 2025, supporting the company's results 1. If prices stay high, this could support cash flow, but the history also shows sharp peaks and troughs 1.

  • Gas price volatilityheadwind

    The document shows very wide Henry Hub price ranges and notes that prices could fall below current levels, which could reduce the value of reserves and revenues 1.

  • CCUS expansiontailwind

    Commercial injections at Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford started in 2026, and the company sees CCUS as a growth direction for certified gas and third-party services 2.

  • Capital needs and financingmixed

    Developing undeveloped reserves and power projects requires substantial capital, and the company may need additional financing on terms that are not assured 1. This could limit expansion if access to capital narrows 1.

Competitive position

The document 1 does not name competitors explicitly, so the competitive analysis rests on the operators the company mentions as partners or suppliers in the Barnett and NEPA. Competition in production turns on costs, access to pipelines and reserve quality, factors tied to the geography of each basin.

In power, BKV's plants compete with other generators in ERCOT, and in CCUS the company aims to position itself for several certification markets 1. Differentiation depends on the thermal efficiency of the plants and the ability to deliver certified gas 1.

  • ONEOKOKE

    Major partner that gathers and processes a large share of Barnett gas and is an essential supplier to the company 1.

  • UGI Energy Services

    Midstream operator that gathers NEPA volumes under acreage dedication contracts 1.

  • Williams CompaniesWMB

    Midstream operator that handles part of the NEPA volumes, placing it in the same service area 1.

  • Energy TransferET

    Pipeline operator that takes gas from the Barnett and NEPA and is an important takeaway route for the company 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report07 Oct 2026
    Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report25 Sept 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report14 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Item 3.02 · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report10 Sept 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
  • Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report06 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report12 Jun 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Current report22 May 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report07 May 2026

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / BKV Corporation · 06 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / BKV Corporation · 06 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / BKV Corporation · 06 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.