Range Resources (RRC) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Range Resources (RRC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | RRC |
|---|---|
| Name | Range Resources Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production |
| Market Capitalization | 11.39 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 19, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 32.08% | 32.08% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 15.20% | 14.39% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 16.16% | 15.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 36.83% | 41.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -37.66% | -52.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.23 | 1.01 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) posts ROE of 19.64%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
RRC
Energy industry group
19.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.85%
- Q3
- 24.79%
- RRC
- 19.64%
- Median
- 12.85%
- Q1
- 2.03%
- Min
- -29.09%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 30.27%
- RRC
- 19.64%
- TTE
- 17.83%
- COP
- 17.66%
- SHEL
- 17.43%
- XOM
- 15.53%
- CVX
- 13.85%
Net Margin (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) keeps 26.22% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
RRC
Energy industry group
26.22%
Group distribution
- Max
- 56.92%
- RRC
- 26.22%
- Q3
- 22.92%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- 0.07%
- Min
- -27.38%
Largest peers
- RRC
- 26.22%
- PBR
- 24.32%
- COP
- 16.76%
- CVX
- 11.92%
- XOM
- 10.46%
- TTE
- 10.46%
- SHEL
- 10.18%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) turns 31.45% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
RRC
Energy industry group
31.45%
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.31%
- Q3
- 33.75%
- RRC
- 31.45%
- Median
- 18.73%
- Q1
- 6.94%
- Min
- -24.52%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 44.68%
- RRC
- 31.45%
- COP
- 30.05%
- TTE
- 24.51%
- SHEL
- 18.76%
- CVX
- 17.89%
- XOM
- 16.98%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 19.64% | 12.85% |
| ROA (TTM) | 10.60% | 5.49% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 26.22% | 10.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 31.45% | 18.73% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 52.34% | 44.52% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Range Resources (RRC) grew revenue 27.32%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
Range Resources (RRC) grew earnings per share 151.38%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 27.32% | 0.51% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | -17.55% | 0.37% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 151.38% | -11.75% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -16.40% | -12.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Range Resources (RRC) has current ratio of 0.74, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
RRC
Energy industry group
0.74
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.64
- Q3
- 2.21
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.88
- RRC
- 0.74
- Min
- 0.24
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.52
- SHEL
- 1.38
- CVX
- 1.34
- XOM
- 1.19
- TTE
- 1.11
- PBR
- 0.85
- RRC
- 0.74
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Range Resources (RRC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
RRC
Energy industry group
0.19
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.75
- Q3
- 0.93
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.30
- RRC
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- PBR
- 0.76
- TTE
- 0.46
- SHEL
- 0.38
- COP
- 0.35
- RRC
- 0.19
- CVX
- 0.17
- XOM
- 0.13
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.74 | 1.41 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.55 | 1.13 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) has dividend yield of 0.78%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
RRC
Energy industry group
0.78%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.57%
- Q3
- 3.58%
- Median
- 1.71%
- RRC
- 0.78%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 19.51%
- TTE
- 4.58%
- CVX
- 3.31%
- XOM
- 2.49%
- COP
- 2.48%
- SHEL
- 1.54%
- RRC
- 0.78%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) has payout ratio of 10.34%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
RRC
Energy industry group
10.34%
Group distribution
- Max
- 133.24%
- Q3
- 53.31%
- Median
- 25.24%
- RRC
- 10.34%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CVX
- 51.76%
- XOM
- 42.39%
- TTE
- 39.93%
- COP
- 35.41%
- PBR
- 28.93%
- SHEL
- 26.24%
- RRC
- 10.34%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.78% | 1.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 10.34% | 25.24% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) trades at P/E ratio of 12.92, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
RRC
Energy industry group
12.92
Group distribution
- Max
- 39.54
- Q3
- 21.72
- RRC
- 12.92
- Median
- 12.19
- Q1
- 7.71
- Min
- 2.99
Largest peers
- XOM
- 17.06
- CVX
- 15.61
- COP
- 14.36
- RRC
- 12.92
- TTE
- 8.76
- SHEL
- 8.60
- PBR
- 4.68
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Range Resources (RRC) trades at 3.35 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
RRC
Energy industry group
3.35
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.40
- RRC
- 3.35
- Q3
- 2.85
- Median
- 1.69
- Q1
- 0.88
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- RRC
- 3.35
- COP
- 2.34
- CVX
- 1.83
- XOM
- 1.74
- TTE
- 0.90
- SHEL
- 0.87
- PBR
- 0.22
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Range Resources (RRC) trades at 2.34 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
RRC
Energy industry group
2.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.21
- Q3
- 2.38
- RRC
- 2.34
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- XOM
- 2.55
- COP
- 2.44
- RRC
- 2.34
- CVX
- 2.13
- TTE
- 1.46
- SHEL
- 1.43
- PBR
- 1.25
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RRC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.92 | 12.19 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 3.35 | 1.69 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.34 | 1.51 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.61% | 5.94% |