VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EGY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US91851C2017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall EGY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EGY against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. EGY has an average financial health and profitability rating. EGY has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EGY was profitable.
EGY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EGY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years EGY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EGY's Return On Assets of 7.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EGY outperforms 72.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.98%, EGY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY's Return On Invested Capital of 17.15% is amongst the best of the industry. EGY outperforms 92.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EGY is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.98% | ||
| ROIC | 17.15% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 11.10%, EGY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.24% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 27.61%, EGY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EGY has grown nicely.
EGY has a better Gross Margin (64.65%) than 73.93% of its industry peers.
EGY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.1% | ||
| GM | 64.65% |
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
EGY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EGY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EGY has more shares outstanding
EGY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EGY has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is not the best score and indicates that EGY is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EGY (2.09) is better than 69.67% of its industry peers.
EGY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
EGY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EGY outperforms 74.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that EGY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.13, EGY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that EGY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EGY has a Quick ratio (1.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EGY have decreased strongly by -27.87% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 69.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 24.11% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EGY shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 41.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.87%
EPS 3Y-25.5%
EPS 5Y69.33%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.11%
Revenue growth 3Y34%
Revenue growth 5Y41.48%
Sales Q2Q%10.16%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EGY will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EGY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-95.3%
EPS Next 2Y-8.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-25.69%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of EGY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EGY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EGY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of EGY can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EGY is valued a bit cheaper than 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.60.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EGY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EGY is cheaper than 99.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.33 |
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 -8.04% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-8.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EGY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.78%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.66, EGY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EGY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.78% |
5.2 History
EGY has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
EGY pays out 40.24% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.24%
EPS Next 2Y-8.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EGY (7/1/2025, 9:35:01 AM)
3.55
-0.06 (-1.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.92%
Inst Owner Change1.55%
Ins Owners2.77%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap368.56M
Analysts80
Price Target0.11 (-96.9%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP40.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.76%
Min EPS beat(2)15.51%
Max EPS beat(2)54.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.37%
Max EPS beat(4)74.26%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)41.13%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.79%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.75%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.23%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.81%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.26%
PT rev (1m)-1.43%
PT rev (3m)11.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)121.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY12.39%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY10.24%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY33.81%
SpS5.68
BVpS4.86
TBVpS4.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.98% | ||
| ROCE | 21.71% | ||
| ROIC | 17.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.14% | ||
| OM | 27.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.1% | ||
| GM | 64.65% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-31.23%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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)-27.87%
EPS 3Y-25.5%
EPS 5Y69.33%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y-95.3%
EPS Next 2Y-8.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.11%
Revenue growth 3Y34%
Revenue growth 5Y41.48%
Sales Q2Q%10.16%
Revenue Next Year-25.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.62%
EBIT growth 3Y19.94%
EBIT growth 5Y45.13%
EBIT Next Year46.64%
EBIT Next 3Y39.19%
EBIT Next 5Y37.25%
FCF growth 1Y-383.66%
FCF growth 3Y-1.01%
FCF growth 5Y-7.92%
OCF growth 1Y-27.4%
OCF growth 3Y31.41%
OCF growth 5Y33.82%