Veteran energy-sector operator and investor focused on upstream oil & gas assets, with experience leading exploration, production and asset-turnaround programs for public and private companies. Stephen H. Deckoff has been active in corporate leadership, capital raising, asset M&A and operational optimization, engaging with private equity sponsors and credit providers. Market-relevant strengths include field-level engineering oversight, commercial negotiations and repositioning non-core portfolios to improve cash flow and reserve economics for creditors and equity holders.
Veteran energy-sector operator and investor focused on upstream oil & gas assets, with experience leading exploration, production and asset-turnaround programs for public and private companies. Stephen H. Deckoff has been active in corporate leadership, capital raising, asset M&A and operational optimization, engaging with private equity sponsors and credit providers. Market-relevant strengths include field-level engineering oversight, commercial negotiations and repositioning non-core portfolios to improve cash flow and reserve economics for creditors and equity holders.
Focuses on value-oriented upstream oil and gas investing that combines engineering-led operational oversight with disciplined capital allocation to unlock cash-flow and reserve upside in non-core or distressed assets. Pursues asset-turnaround and selective M&A opportunities where technical optimization, cost rationalization and commercial renegotiation can materially improve project economics. Works with private equity sponsors and credit providers to structure flexible financing, balance near-term cash generation with reserve recovery, and de-risk investments through rigorous field-level due diligence and staged capital commitments.
Focuses on value-oriented upstream oil and gas investing that combines engineering-led operational oversight with disciplined capital allocation to unlock cash-flow and reserve upside in non-core or distressed assets. Pursues asset-turnaround and selective M&A opportunities where technical optimization, cost rationalization and commercial renegotiation can materially improve project economics. Works with private equity sponsors and credit providers to structure flexible financing, balance near-term cash generation with reserve recovery, and de-risk investments through rigorous field-level due diligence and staged capital commitments.
| Trades 18 | Longs Won 9/18 50% | Profit Factor 3.46 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $3.13M |
| Average Win $2.91M | Best Trade (Aug 15) $10.05M | Sharpe Ratio -11.28 |
| Average Loss -$840,611.49 | Worst Trade (Aug 28) -$3.58M | Z-Score 0.73 (53.39%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 7m 1w 5d | Expectancy $1.03M |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | 0.1% | 3.85% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 176 | 159 | 141 | 123 | 106 | 88 | 70 | 53 | 35 | 18 |
| Symbol | Quantity | Cost | Value | Comm. | Profit ($) | Gain (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 4 | $3.02M | $3.03M | - | $8,597 | 0.28% | -0.742% |
BYD Boyd Gaming Corporation | 82,000 | $7.09M | $6.9M | - | -$190,240 | -2.68% | +1.045% |
CPHC Canterbury Park Holding Corporation | 859,169 | $14.08M | $13.51M | - | -$567,051.63 | -4.03% | -0.506% |
CPSS Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. | 5.13M | $38.71M | $48.76M | - | $10.05M | 25.96% | -1.349% |
KVHI KVH Industries Inc. | 3.51M | $19.83M | $28M | - | $8.17M | 41.2% | +1.013% |
MSFT Microsoft Corp. | 18,500 | $6.9M | $9.16M | - | $2.26M | 32.81% | -0.298% |
VZ Verizon Communications Inc. | 623,171 | $27.39M | $30.21M | - | $2.82M | 10.31% | +0.539% |
WYNN Wynn Resorts, Limited | 103,158 | $13.23M | $10.58M | - | -$2.66M | -20.07% | +0.156% |