VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY)

US91851C2017 - Common Stock

7.28  +0.08 (+1.11%)

After market: 7.25 -0.03 (-0.41%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EGY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EGY was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While EGY has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. EGY is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes EGY very considerable for value investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EGY was profitable.
EGY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years EGY 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years EGY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

EGY has a better Return On Assets (7.90%) than 62.38% of its industry peers.
EGY has a Return On Equity (13.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.75%, EGY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.78%. This is significantly below the industry average of 30.79%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.78%) for EGY is well above the current ROIC(20.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.9%
ROE 13.53%
ROIC 20.75%
ROA(3y)14.81%
ROA(5y)2.29%
ROE(3y)26.77%
ROE(5y)0.84%
ROIC(3y)24.78%
ROIC(5y)17.72%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EGY (13.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EGY has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 37.49%, EGY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of EGY (67.18%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EGY has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.49%
PM (TTM) 13.47%
GM 67.18%
OM growth 3Y95.17%
OM growth 5Y-5.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-32.33%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y1.77%

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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.
EGY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EGY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EGY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that EGY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.08, EGY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EGY is 0.76, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EGY, only 0.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EGY (0.76) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that EGY is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.16, EGY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.76
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC8.85%

2.3 Liquidity

EGY has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that EGY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EGY's Current ratio of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EGY outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that EGY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.64, EGY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.64

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.34% over the past year.
The earnings per share for EGY have been decreasing by -19.22% on average. This is quite bad
EGY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.71%.
The Revenue has been growing by 34.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-19.22%
EPS Q2Q%129.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.71%
Revenue growth 3Y89.19%
Revenue growth 5Y34.11%
Sales Q2Q%24.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, EGY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.95% on average per year.
EGY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y101.45%
EPS Next 2Y46.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

EGY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.93.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EGY.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EGY to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say EGY is valued rather cheaply.
EGY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EGY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EGY is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.35. EGY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.93
Fwd PE 9.68

4.2 Price Multiples

EGY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EGY is cheaper than 94.76% of the companies in the same industry.
EGY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EGY is cheaper than 83.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.42
EV/EBITDA 2.44

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of EGY may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EGY's earnings are expected to grow with 46.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%, EGY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
EGY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, EGY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.6%

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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

41.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EGY. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.44%
EPS Next 2Y46.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A

VAALCO ENERGY INC

NYSE:EGY (7/26/2024, 3:22:48 PM)

After market: 7.25 -0.03 (-0.41%)

7.28

+0.08 (+1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap753.19M
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PE 11.93
Fwd PE 9.68
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PEG (NY)0.12
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.9%
ROE 13.53%
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ROICexgc
OM 37.49%
PM (TTM) 13.47%
GM 67.18%
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Asset Turnover0.59
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Debt/Equity 0.16
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Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.64
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EPS 1Y (TTM)5.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y101.45%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.71%
Revenue growth 3Y89.19%
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