VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EGY - US91851C2017 - Common Stock
3.54 USD
-0.04 (-1.12%)
Taking everything into account, EGY scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EGY was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. EGY has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EGY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EGY was profitable.
In the past year EGY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years EGY 4 years were profitable.
EGY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.99%, EGY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EGY (5.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.34%, EGY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.78%. This is below the industry average of 21.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.78%) for EGY is well above the current ROIC(8.34%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 5.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)2.67%
ROIC(3y)17.78%
ROIC(5y)18.24%
1.3 Margins
EGY has a Profit Margin of 7.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EGY outperforms 50.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EGY has grown nicely.
EGY has a Operating Margin (21.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EGY has grown nicely.
EGY has a better Gross Margin (61.09%) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EGY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.3% | ||
| GM | 61.09% |
OM growth 3Y-10.49%
OM growth 5Y2.58%
PM growth 3Y-33.55%
PM growth 5Y32.45%
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EGY is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EGY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EGY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EGY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that EGY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EGY's Altman-Z score of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EGY outperforms 55.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that EGY is not too dependend on debt financing.
EGY has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 67.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
EGY has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that EGY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.05, EGY is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.89% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that EGY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EGY has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EGY shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -80.82%.
Measured over the past years, EGY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 69.33% on average per year.
EGY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -35.71%.
Measured over the past years, EGY shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 41.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.82%
EPS 3Y-25.5%
EPS 5Y69.33%
EPS Q2Q%-225%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.71%
Revenue growth 3Y34%
Revenue growth 5Y41.48%
Sales Q2Q%-56.53%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EGY will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -11.96% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-90.6%
EPS Next 2Y-11.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.29, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EGY.
EGY's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, EGY is valued at the same level.
EGY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.62.
71.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EGY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. EGY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EGY indicates a rather cheap valuation: EGY is cheaper than 93.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of EGY may justify a higher PE ratio.
EGY's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.96% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-11.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EGY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.29%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.94, EGY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, EGY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
5.2 History
EGY has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
EGY pays out 92.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP92.68%
EPS Next 2Y-11.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EGY (12/1/2025, 11:35:06 AM)
3.54
-0.04 (-1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.05%
Inst Owner Change-5.15%
Ins Owners2.7%
Ins Owner Change-0.49%
Market Cap369.08M
Revenue(TTM)389.95M
Net Income(TTM)28.46M
Analysts80
Price Target8.67 (144.92%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP92.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)74.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-147.52%
Max EPS beat(2)296.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)54.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-147.52%
Max EPS beat(4)296.04%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)68.78%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.79%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.39%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.57%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.18%
PT rev (1m)7343.08%
PT rev (3m)7543.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)300%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)-0.82
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY30.35%
SpS3.74
BVpS4.85
TBVpS4.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number3.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 5.63% | ||
| ROCE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.6% | ||
| OM | 21.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.3% | ||
| GM | 61.09% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)2.67%
ROIC(3y)17.78%
ROIC(5y)18.24%
ROICexc(3y)20.04%
ROICexc(5y)22.91%
ROICexgc(3y)20.04%
ROICexgc(5y)22.91%
ROCE(3y)22.5%
ROCE(5y)23.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.04%
OM growth 3Y-10.49%
OM growth 5Y2.58%
PM growth 3Y-33.55%
PM growth 5Y32.45%
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 169.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 50.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score4
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)162.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.82%
EPS 3Y-25.5%
EPS 5Y69.33%
EPS Q2Q%-225%
EPS Next Y-90.6%
EPS Next 2Y-11.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.71%
Revenue growth 3Y34%
Revenue growth 5Y41.48%
Sales Q2Q%-56.53%
Revenue Next Year-24.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.37%
EBIT growth 3Y19.94%
EBIT growth 5Y45.13%
EBIT Next Year51.11%
EBIT Next 3Y39.19%
EBIT Next 5Y36.89%
FCF growth 1Y-326.91%
FCF growth 3Y-1.01%
FCF growth 5Y-7.92%
OCF growth 1Y-34.47%
OCF growth 3Y31.41%
OCF growth 5Y33.82%
VAALCO ENERGY INC / EGY FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EGY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EGY.
What is the valuation status of VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) stock?
VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) is expected to decline by -90.6% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) stock?
The dividend rating of VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 92.68%.