EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:EPM • US30049A1079
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This EPM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EPM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EPM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- EPM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EPM has a Return On Assets (1.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EPM has a Return On Equity of 4.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPM outperforms 41.15% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.78%, EPM is not doing good in the industry: 68.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPM is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.05%) for EPM is well above the current ROIC(1.78%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 4.07% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)11.56%
ROIC(3y)12.05%
ROIC(5y)14.05%
1.3 Margins
- EPM has a Profit Margin (3.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EPM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EPM has a worse Operating Margin (4.09%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPM has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.37%, EPM is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 42.37% |
OM growth 3Y-51.13%
OM growth 5Y-22.27%
PM growth 3Y-64.96%
PM growth 5Y-42.25%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
2. EPM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPM is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPM has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for EPM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.65, we must say that EPM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPM has a Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPM outperforms 55.98% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that EPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.81, EPM is doing worse than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of EPM (0.90) is worse than 64.11% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EPM has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. EPM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 60.00% over the past year.
- The earnings per share for EPM have been decreasing by -25.42% on average. This is quite bad
- EPM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.91%.
- Measured over the past years, EPM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-68.61%
EPS 5Y-25.42%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y23.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 65.61% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPS Next 5Y65.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. EPM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EPM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 56.31.
- EPM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EPM is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.54.
- EPM is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EPM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPM is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EPM's earnings are expected to grow with 18.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
5. EPM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EPM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.43%, which is a nice return.
- EPM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.30. EPM pays more dividend than 95.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.43% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EPM grows each year by 8.26%, which is quite nice.
- EPM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- EPM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- EPM pays out 603.71% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EPM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP603.71%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:EPM (3/24/2026, 3:54:01 PM)
4.505
0 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners51.08%
Inst Owner Change-5.28%
Ins Owners10.64%
Ins Owner Change1.98%
Market Cap157.68M
Revenue(TTM)85.64M
Net Income(TTM)2.75M
Analysts77.5
Price Target5.24 (16.32%)
Short Float %5.92%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
DP603.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.85%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-174.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)149.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)733.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.84 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 2.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY1.78%
EPS(NY)-0.04
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.88
OCFY19.63%
SpS2.45
BVpS1.93
TBVpS1.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 4.07% | ||
| ROCE | 2.33% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.83% | ||
| OM | 4.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 42.37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)11.56%
ROIC(3y)12.05%
ROIC(5y)14.05%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)15.24%
ROICexgc(3y)13.17%
ROICexgc(5y)15.24%
ROCE(3y)15.75%
ROCE(5y)18.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-58.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-16.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-58.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.27%
OM growth 3Y-51.13%
OM growth 5Y-22.27%
PM growth 3Y-64.96%
PM growth 5Y-42.25%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 172.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 45.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score4
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)131.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-68.61%
EPS 5Y-25.42%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPS Next 5Y65.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y23.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-39%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.82%
EBIT Next Year731.13%
EBIT Next 3Y91.42%
EBIT Next 5Y59.84%
FCF growth 1Y-132.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y53.61%
OCF growth 1Y-11.27%
OCF growth 3Y-14.27%
OCF growth 5Y21.67%
EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP / EPM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EPM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to EPM.
What is the valuation status of EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP?
EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) is expected to decline by -43.88% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EPM stock?
The dividend rating of EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 603.71%.