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HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO

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Quarterly report amendment (10-Q/A) · filed 2007-05-10

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Latest quarter

Revenue

104 million USD

2007-03-31 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 103831000 USD Source

Operating margin

17.47%

2007-03-31 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Income: 18136000 USD Source
Revenue: 103831000 USD Source

Operating cash flow

107 million USD

2007-03-31 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 106552000 USD Source

Free cash flow

-28.2 million USD

2007-03-31 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 106552000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 134789000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 29.5 million USD 2007-03-31 Source
Exact value

29487000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: Not available
Shares outstanding: Not available

Trailing twelve months

The four most recent complete quarters added together. This gives a full-year view that includes the latest quarterly results.

Revenue

458 million USD

2006-04-01 – 2007-03-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 145914000 USD · 2006-04-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Revenue: 131337000 USD · 2006-07-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Revenue: 531597000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Revenue: 454855000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Revenue: 103831000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source

Net income

48 million USD

2006-04-01 – 2007-03-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Net income: 23371000 USD · 2006-04-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Net income: 34003000 USD · 2006-07-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Net income: 67783000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Net income: 87146000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Net income: 9945000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source

Operating cash flow

401 million USD

2006-04-01 – 2007-03-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 253307000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 122121000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 339163000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 253307000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 416189000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 339163000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 106552000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source

Capital expenditure

621 million USD

2006-04-01 – 2007-03-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Capital expenditure: 278572000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 128391000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 447093000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 278572000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 614228000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 447093000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 134789000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source

Free cash flow

-220 million USD

2006-04-01 – 2007-03-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 253307000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 122121000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 339163000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 253307000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 416189000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 339163000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 106552000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 278572000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 128391000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 447093000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 278572000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 614228000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 447093000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 134789000 USD · 2007-01-01 – 2007-03-31 Source

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2007-05-10.

Financial data available through: 2006-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Operating income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Net income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Operating cash flow: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Capital expenditure: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Total assets: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Total liabilities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Current assets: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Current liabilities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
Cash and cash equivalents: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2006-12-31
long term debt: No compatible figures in this window
shares outstanding: No compatible figures in this window

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Revenue
-14.5%

Prior period

USD 621.54 million

2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Current period

USD 531.6 million

2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

531597000 − 621543000 = -89946000 USD

621543000 USD · 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Inspect prior input Prior source
531597000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31
Inspect current input Current source

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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Year-over-year change in Revenue: -89946000 USD Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 531597000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#3512 Input fundies:Revenue: 621543000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#3512
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Net income
-35.5%

Prior period

USD 105.17 million

2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Current period

USD 67.78 million

2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

67783000 − 105169000 = -37386000 USD

105169000 USD · 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Inspect prior input Prior source
67783000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31
Inspect current input Current source

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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Year-over-year change in Net income: -37386000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 67783000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5691 Input fundies:NetIncome: 105169000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5691
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Operating cash flow
-9.6%

Prior period

USD 460.51 million

2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Current period

USD 416.19 million

2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

416189000 − 460509000 = -44320000 USD

460509000 USD · 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Inspect prior input Prior source
416189000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: -44320000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 416189000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 460509000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989
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Capital expenditure
-15.7%

Prior period

USD 728.88 million

2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Current period

USD 614.23 million

2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

614228000 − 728882000 = -114654000 USD

728882000 USD · 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31
Inspect prior input Prior source
614228000 USD · 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31
Inspect current input Current source

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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: -114654000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 614228000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 728882000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034
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Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2006 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31

Revenue USD 531.6 million 100% of revenue
Operating costs Derived USD 404.75 million 76% of revenue
Operating income USD 126.85 million 24% of revenue
Tax, interest and other Derived USD 59.07 million 11% of revenue
Net income USD 67.78 million 13% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 416.19 million 78% of revenue
Capital expenditure USD 614.23 million 116% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived −USD 198.04 million −37% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

1997 20%9.4%71%
1998 Operating loss: operating costs were 185% of revenue.
1999 16%17%67%
2000 31%20%50%
2001 32%18%50%
2002 20%11%69%
2003 27%14%60%
2004 25%16%59%
2005 17%13%70%
2006 13%11%76%

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
1997 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31	117646000	83285000 Derived	34361000	11111000 Derived	23250000	-47763000 Derived	Source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 117646000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 34361000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 23250000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 97292000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 145055000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
1998 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31	128247000	237090000 Derived	-108843000	-36157000 Derived	-72686000	-200307000 Derived	Source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 128247000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: -108843000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: -72686000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 102378000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 302685000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
1999 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31	151727000	102051000 Derived	49676000	25055000 Derived	24621000	-37871000 Derived	Source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 151727000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 49676000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 24621000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 110072000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 147943000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2000 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31	279225000	138369000 Derived	140856000	55598000 Derived	85258000	16279000 Derived	Source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 279225000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 140856000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 85258000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 200791000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 184512000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2001 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31	388509000	195994000 Derived	192515000	69914000 Derived	122601000	-10245000 Derived	Source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 388509000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 192515000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 122601000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 358032000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 368277000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2002 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31	345381000	237467000 Derived	107914000	37420000 Derived	70494000	-13567000 Derived	Source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 345381000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 107914000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 70494000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 243869000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 257436000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2003 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31	492752000	294157000 Derived	198595000	67555000 Derived	131040000	-70990000 Derived	Source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 492752000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 198595000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 131040000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 381969000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 452959000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2004 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31	650439000	382626000 Derived	267813000	104989000 Derived	162824000	3936000 Derived	Source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 650439000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 267813000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 162824000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 527141000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 523205000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2005 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31	621543000	436807000 Derived	184736000	79567000 Derived	105169000	-268373000 Derived	Source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 621543000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 184736000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 105169000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 460509000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 728882000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2006 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31	531597000	404749000 Derived	126848000	59065000 Derived	67783000	-198039000 Derived	Source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 531597000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 126848000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 67783000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 416189000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 614228000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in USD.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

USD 531.6M 2006

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Revenue	117646000	Revenue: 117646000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Revenue	128247000	Revenue: 128247000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Revenue	151727000	Revenue: 151727000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Revenue	279225000	Revenue: 279225000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Revenue	388509000	Revenue: 388509000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Revenue	345381000	Revenue: 345381000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Revenue	492752000	Revenue: 492752000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Revenue	650439000	Revenue: 650439000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Revenue	621543000	Revenue: 621543000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Revenue	531597000	Revenue: 531597000 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

-14.5% 2006

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Year over year	78.5%	Revenue: 117646000 Open source Revenue: 65904000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Year over year	9%	Revenue: 128247000 Open source Revenue: 117646000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Year over year	18.3%	Revenue: 151727000 Open source Revenue: 128247000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Year over year	84%	Revenue: 279225000 Open source Revenue: 151727000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Year over year	39.1%	Revenue: 388509000 Open source Revenue: 279225000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Year over year	-11.1%	Revenue: 345381000 Open source Revenue: 388509000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Year over year	42.7%	Revenue: 492752000 Open source Revenue: 345381000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Year over year	32%	Revenue: 650439000 Open source Revenue: 492752000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Year over year	-4.4%	Revenue: 621543000 Open source Revenue: 650439000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Year over year	-14.5%	Revenue: 531597000 Open source Revenue: 621543000 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Operating margin 23.9% 2006

Net margin 12.8% 2006

Free cash flow margin -37.3% 2006

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Operating margin	29.2%	Operating Income: 34361000 Open source Revenue: 117646000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Operating margin	-84.9%	Operating Income: -108843000 Open source Revenue: 128247000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Operating margin	32.7%	Operating Income: 49676000 Open source Revenue: 151727000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Operating margin	50.4%	Operating Income: 140856000 Open source Revenue: 279225000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Operating margin	49.6%	Operating Income: 192515000 Open source Revenue: 388509000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Operating margin	31.2%	Operating Income: 107914000 Open source Revenue: 345381000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Operating margin	40.3%	Operating Income: 198595000 Open source Revenue: 492752000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Operating margin	41.2%	Operating Income: 267813000 Open source Revenue: 650439000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Operating margin	29.7%	Operating Income: 184736000 Open source Revenue: 621543000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Operating margin	23.9%	Operating Income: 126848000 Open source Revenue: 531597000 Open source
19971997-12-31	Net margin	19.8%	Net Income: 23250000 Open source Revenue: 117646000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Net margin	-56.7%	Net Income: -72686000 Open source Revenue: 128247000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Net margin	16.2%	Net Income: 24621000 Open source Revenue: 151727000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Net margin	30.5%	Net Income: 85258000 Open source Revenue: 279225000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Net margin	31.6%	Net Income: 122601000 Open source Revenue: 388509000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Net margin	20.4%	Net Income: 70494000 Open source Revenue: 345381000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Net margin	26.6%	Net Income: 131040000 Open source Revenue: 492752000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Net margin	25%	Net Income: 162824000 Open source Revenue: 650439000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Net margin	16.9%	Net Income: 105169000 Open source Revenue: 621543000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Net margin	12.8%	Net Income: 67783000 Open source Revenue: 531597000 Open source
19971997-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-40.6%	Revenue: 117646000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 97292000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 145055000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-156.2%	Revenue: 128247000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 102378000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 302685000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-25%	Revenue: 151727000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 110072000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 147943000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Free cash flow margin	5.8%	Revenue: 279225000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 200791000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 184512000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-2.6%	Revenue: 388509000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 358032000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 368277000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-3.9%	Revenue: 345381000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 243869000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 257436000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-14.4%	Revenue: 492752000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 381969000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 452959000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Free cash flow margin	0.6%	Revenue: 650439000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 527141000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 523205000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-43.2%	Revenue: 621543000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 460509000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 728882000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Free cash flow margin	-37.3%	Revenue: 531597000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 416189000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 614228000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 416.2M 2006

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Operating cash flow	97292000	Operating Cash Flow: 97292000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Operating cash flow	102378000	Operating Cash Flow: 102378000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Operating cash flow	110072000	Operating Cash Flow: 110072000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Operating cash flow	200791000	Operating Cash Flow: 200791000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Operating cash flow	358032000	Operating Cash Flow: 358032000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Operating cash flow	243869000	Operating Cash Flow: 243869000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Operating cash flow	381969000	Operating Cash Flow: 381969000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Operating cash flow	527141000	Operating Cash Flow: 527141000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Operating cash flow	460509000	Operating Cash Flow: 460509000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Operating cash flow	416189000	Operating Cash Flow: 416189000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

USD -198M 2006

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Free cash flow	-47763000	Operating Cash Flow: 97292000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 145055000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Free cash flow	-200307000	Operating Cash Flow: 102378000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 302685000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Free cash flow	-37871000	Operating Cash Flow: 110072000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 147943000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Free cash flow	16279000	Operating Cash Flow: 200791000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 184512000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Free cash flow	-10245000	Operating Cash Flow: 358032000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 368277000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Free cash flow	-13567000	Operating Cash Flow: 243869000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 257436000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Free cash flow	-70990000	Operating Cash Flow: 381969000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 452959000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Free cash flow	3936000	Operating Cash Flow: 527141000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 523205000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Free cash flow	-268373000	Operating Cash Flow: 460509000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 728882000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Free cash flow	-198039000	Operating Cash Flow: 416189000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 614228000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

45.6% 2006

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Liabilities / assets	47.9%	Total Liabilities: 235204000 Open source Total Assets: 491391000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Liabilities / assets	66.2%	Total Liabilities: 376922000 Open source Total Assets: 569452000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Liabilities / assets	67.9%	Total Liabilities: 460893000 Open source Total Assets: 678483000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Liabilities / assets	52.6%	Total Liabilities: 440642000 Open source Total Assets: 837384000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Liabilities / assets	46.6%	Total Liabilities: 493211000 Open source Total Assets: 1059092000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Liabilities / assets	48.5%	Total Liabilities: 558279000 Open source Total Assets: 1151068000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Liabilities / assets	51.3%	Total Liabilities: 773531000 Open source Total Assets: 1509065000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Liabilities / assets	54.5%	Total Liabilities: 939657000 Open source Total Assets: 1722577000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Liabilities / assets	70.6%	Total Liabilities: 1668486000 Open source Total Assets: 2361624000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Liabilities / assets	45.6%	Total Liabilities: 807122000 Open source Total Assets: 1771726000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

1× 2006

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
19971997-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.89×	Current Assets: 45856000 Open source Current Liabilities: 51257000 Open source
19981998-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.9×	Current Assets: 29501000 Open source Current Liabilities: 32743000 Open source
19991999-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.48×	Current Assets: 64785000 Open source Current Liabilities: 136004000 Open source
20002000-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.18×	Current Assets: 128112000 Open source Current Liabilities: 108366000 Open source
20012001-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.45×	Current Assets: 110980000 Open source Current Liabilities: 76666000 Open source
20022002-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.09×	Current Assets: 123730000 Open source Current Liabilities: 113180000 Open source
20032003-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1×	Current Assets: 127242000 Open source Current Liabilities: 127278000 Open source
20042004-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.83×	Current Assets: 155830000 Open source Current Liabilities: 187714000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.6×	Current Assets: 322356000 Open source Current Liabilities: 536881000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1×	Current Assets: 161880000 Open source Current Liabilities: 161633000 Open source

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
1997 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31	USD 23.25 million Exact value Exact value: 23250000 USD 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 23250000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1997-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 23250000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=1997-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1997-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 23250000 USD (1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-00-001401.txt#3069 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 97.29 million Exact value Exact value: 97292000 USD 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 97292000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1997-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 97292000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=1997-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1997-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 97292000 USD (1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-00-001401.txt#3082 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 145.06 million Exact value Exact value: 145055000 USD 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 145055000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1997-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 145055000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=1997-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1997-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 145055000 USD (1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-00-001401.txt#3085 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 47.76 million Calculation and evidence 97292000 − 145055000 USD Exact free cash flow: -47763000 USD 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 97292000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 1997-01-01 – 1997-12-31: 145055000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1997-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -47763000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 97292000 USD (1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-00-001401.txt#3082 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 145055000 USD (1997-01-01 to 1997-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-00-001401.txt#3085 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
1998 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31	−USD 72.69 million Exact value Exact value: -72686000 USD 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: -72686000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1998-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: -72686000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=1998-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1998-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -72686000 USD (1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-01-001063.txt#3005 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 102.38 million Exact value Exact value: 102378000 USD 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 102378000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1998-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 102378000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=1998-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1998-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 102378000 USD (1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-01-001063.txt#3018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 302.69 million Exact value Exact value: 302685000 USD 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 302685000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1998-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 302685000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=1998-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1998-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 302685000 USD (1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-01-001063.txt#3021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 200.31 million Calculation and evidence 102378000 − 302685000 USD Exact free cash flow: -200307000 USD 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 102378000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 1998-01-01 – 1998-12-31: 302685000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1998-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -200307000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 102378000 USD (1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-01-001063.txt#3018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 302685000 USD (1998-01-01 to 1998-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-01-001063.txt#3021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
1999 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31	USD 24.62 million Exact value Exact value: 24621000 USD 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 24621000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1999-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 24621000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=1999-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1999-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 24621000 USD (1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-02-001289.txt#3240 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 110.07 million Exact value Exact value: 110072000 USD 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 110072000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1999-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 110072000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=1999-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1999-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 110072000 USD (1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-02-001289.txt#3254 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 147.94 million Exact value Exact value: 147943000 USD 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 147943000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1999-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 147943000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=1999-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=1999-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 147943000 USD (1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-02-001289.txt#3257 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 37.87 million Calculation and evidence 110072000 − 147943000 USD Exact free cash flow: -37871000 USD 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 110072000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 1999-01-01 – 1999-12-31: 147943000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 1999-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -37871000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 110072000 USD (1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-02-001289.txt#3254 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 147943000 USD (1999-01-01 to 1999-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-02-001289.txt#3257 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2000 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31	USD 85.26 million Exact value Exact value: 85258000 USD 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 85258000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2000-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 85258000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2000-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2000-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 85258000 USD (2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-03-005635.txt#4980 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 200.79 million Exact value Exact value: 200791000 USD 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 200791000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2000-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 200791000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2000-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2000-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 200791000 USD (2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-03-005635.txt#4995 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 184.51 million Exact value Exact value: 184512000 USD 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 184512000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2000-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 184512000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2000-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2000-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 184512000 USD (2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-03-005635.txt#4998 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 16.28 million Calculation and evidence 200791000 − 184512000 USD Exact free cash flow: 16279000 USD 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 200791000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2000-01-01 – 2000-12-31: 184512000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2000-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: 16279000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 200791000 USD (2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-03-005635.txt#4995 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 184512000 USD (2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-03-005635.txt#4998 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2001 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31	USD 122.6 million Exact value Exact value: 122601000 USD 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 122601000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2001-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 122601000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2001-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2001-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 122601000 USD (2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-04-001248.txt#16380 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 358.03 million Exact value Exact value: 358032000 USD 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 358032000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2001-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 358032000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2001-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2001-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 358032000 USD (2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-04-001248.txt#16668 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 368.28 million Exact value Exact value: 368277000 USD 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 368277000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2001-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 368277000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2001-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2001-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 368277000 USD (2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-04-001248.txt#16699 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 10.25 million Calculation and evidence 358032000 − 368277000 USD Exact free cash flow: -10245000 USD 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 358032000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2001-01-01 – 2001-12-31: 368277000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2001-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -10245000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 358032000 USD (2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-04-001248.txt#16668 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 368277000 USD (2001-01-01 to 2001-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-04-001248.txt#16699 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2002 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31	USD 70.49 million Exact value Exact value: 70494000 USD 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 70494000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2002-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 70494000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2002-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2002-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 70494000 USD (2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-05-001536.txt#16883 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 243.87 million Exact value Exact value: 243869000 USD 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 243869000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2002-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 243869000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2002-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2002-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 243869000 USD (2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-05-001536.txt#17181 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 257.44 million Exact value Exact value: 257436000 USD 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 257436000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2002-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 257436000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2002-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2002-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 257436000 USD (2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-05-001536.txt#17226 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 13.57 million Calculation and evidence 243869000 − 257436000 USD Exact free cash flow: -13567000 USD 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 243869000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2002-01-01 – 2002-12-31: 257436000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2002-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -13567000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 243869000 USD (2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-05-001536.txt#17181 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 257436000 USD (2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-05-001536.txt#17226 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2003 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31	USD 131.04 million Exact value Exact value: 131040000 USD 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 131040000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2003-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 131040000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2003-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2003-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 131040000 USD (2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-06-002232.txt#18973 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 381.97 million Exact value Exact value: 381969000 USD 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 381969000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2003-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 381969000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2003-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2003-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 381969000 USD (2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-06-002232.txt#19271 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 452.96 million Exact value Exact value: 452959000 USD 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 452959000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2003-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 452959000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2003-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2003-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 452959000 USD (2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-06-002232.txt#19316 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 70.99 million Calculation and evidence 381969000 − 452959000 USD Exact free cash flow: -70990000 USD 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 381969000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2003-01-01 – 2003-12-31: 452959000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2003-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -70990000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 381969000 USD (2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-06-002232.txt#19271 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 452959000 USD (2003-01-01 to 2003-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-06-002232.txt#19316 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2004 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31	USD 162.82 million Exact value Exact value: 162824000 USD 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 162824000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2004-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 162824000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2004-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2004-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 162824000 USD (2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5691 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 527.14 million Exact value Exact value: 527141000 USD 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 527141000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2004-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 527141000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2004-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2004-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 527141000 USD (2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 523.21 million Exact value Exact value: 523205000 USD 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 523205000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2004-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 523205000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2004-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2004-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 523205000 USD (2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 3.94 million Calculation and evidence 527141000 − 523205000 USD Exact free cash flow: 3936000 USD 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 527141000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2004-01-01 – 2004-12-31: 523205000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2004-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: 3936000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 527141000 USD (2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 523205000 USD (2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2005 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31	USD 105.17 million Exact value Exact value: 105169000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 105169000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2005-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 105169000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2005-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 105169000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5691 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 460.51 million Exact value Exact value: 460509000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 460509000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2005-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 460509000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2005-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 460509000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 728.88 million Exact value Exact value: 728882000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 728882000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2005-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 728882000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2005-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 728882000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 268.37 million Calculation and evidence 460509000 − 728882000 USD Exact free cash flow: -268373000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 460509000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 728882000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2005-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -268373000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 460509000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 728882000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2006 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31	USD 67.78 million Exact value Exact value: 67783000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 67783000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Net Income: 67783000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2006-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2006-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 67783000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5691 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 416.19 million Exact value Exact value: 416189000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 416189000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Operating Cash Flow: 416189000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2006-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2006-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 416189000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 614.23 million Exact value Exact value: 614228000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 614228000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Capital Expenditure: 614228000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2006-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2006-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 614228000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	−USD 198.04 million Calculation and evidence 416189000 − 614228000 USD Exact free cash flow: -198039000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 416189000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 614228000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO · 2006-12-31 HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO (edgar:1015293) Free cash flow: -198039000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T12:22:55Z Snapshot: 806fb2b54c745c2cd403c94b039ecb105011360be7edd25bda783376cb1530b5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1015293?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 416189000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#5989 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 614228000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1015293/0000950129-07-001154.txt#6034 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

Capital expenditure uses the canonical mapped positive-spending convention. A missing, ambiguous, incompatible, or negative-sign input is left blank. Values use the latest reported version.

Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

53 filings · 0 latest values · 0 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0001015293, 1015293, edgar:1015293

HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO

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