SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC (SD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US80007P8692 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SD. SD was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While SD has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SD scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes SD very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SD had positive earnings in the past year.
SD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SD (11.03%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
SD has a better Return On Equity (13.96%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
SD has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SD outperforms 52.88% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SD is significantly below the industry average of 23.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.55%) for SD is well above the current ROIC(6.06%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.03% | ||
| ROE | 13.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% |
ROA(3y)20.59%
ROA(5y)-2.31%
ROE(3y)25.44%
ROE(5y)-18.53%
ROIC(3y)13.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SD has a Profit Margin of 47.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SD outperforms 91.83% of its industry peers.
SD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SD has a Operating Margin of 28.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: SD outperforms 66.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SD has declined.
SD has a Gross Margin of 65.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: SD outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 47.17% | ||
| GM | 65.1% |
OM growth 3Y-23.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-10.06%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.89%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SD has an Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that SD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SD has a Altman-Z score (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.02%
2.3 Liquidity
SD has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that SD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SD's Current ratio of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SD outperforms 79.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.13 indicates that SD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SD has a better Quick ratio (2.13) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.34% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.51% on average per year.
SD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.71%.
SD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -14.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.34%
EPS 3Y-18.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%94.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y-14.03%
Sales Q2Q%32.91%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.37% on average per year.
SD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y79.42%
EPS Next 2Y32.7%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.74%
Revenue Next 2Y14.54%
Revenue Next 3Y8.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.74.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. SD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.67 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SD.
86.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.28, SD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SD is valued a bit cheaper than 79.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.7%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, SD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.37, SD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SD grows each year by 76.46%, which is quite nice.
SD has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SD pays out 25.73% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.73%
EPS Next 2Y32.7%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
NYSE:SD (8/8/2025, 10:51:07 AM)
10.93
+0.16 (+1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.08%
Inst Owner Change0.38%
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner Change0.96%
Market Cap401.02M
Analysts82
Price Target19.38 (77.31%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.46%
DP25.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.23%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.94%
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)-14.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.52%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY11.44%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY14.98%
FCF(TTM)-2.33
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.14
OCFY19.6%
SpS3.75
BVpS12.67
TBVpS12.67
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.03% | ||
| ROE | 13.96% | ||
| ROCE | 7.45% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.48% | ||
| OM | 28.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 47.17% | ||
| GM | 65.1% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)20.59%
ROA(5y)-2.31%
ROE(3y)25.44%
ROE(5y)-18.53%
ROIC(3y)13.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)24.76%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)24.76%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.66%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-50.65%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-50.65%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-23.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-10.06%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.89%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 446.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 119.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 311.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score6
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)301.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)205.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)55.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.34%
EPS 3Y-18.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%94.12%
EPS Next Y79.42%
EPS Next 2Y32.7%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y-14.03%
Sales Q2Q%32.91%
Revenue Next Year24.74%
Revenue Next 2Y14.54%
Revenue Next 3Y8.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-24.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.53%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year214.61%
EBIT Next 3Y47.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-169.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-54.39%
OCF growth 3Y-12.48%
OCF growth 5Y-9.43%