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9/9 Score

Gulfport Energy Corporation

Analysis Date: February 26, 2026

Gulfport Energy Corporation engages in the exploration, development, acquisition, production of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States. Its principal properties include Utica Shale covering an area approximately 187,000 net reservoir acres primarily located in Eastern Ohio; and SCOOP covering an area approximately 74,000 net reservoir acres primarily located in Garvin, Grady, and Stephens. As of December 31, 2021, it had 3.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent to proved reserves; and proved undeveloped reserves comprising 8 MMbbl oil and 22 MMBbl NGL, and 1,550 Bcf natural gas. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 23.9%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 17.7%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 9.1%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 11.6%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 1.0%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 86.6%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Energy

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.43x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 166.7%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a strong contender. The company boasts excellent returns on capital, a solid balance sheet, and a business that seems to generate plenty of cash. The durable moat suggests it's got staying power, making this one worth a closer look for the long haul.

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