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TALOS ENERGY INC (TALO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TALO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US87484T1088 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

8.1  +0.09 (+1.12%)

After market: 8.1 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, TALO scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TALO was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of TALO have multiple concerns. TALO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TALO was profitable.
TALO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TALO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years TALO had a positive operating cash flow.
TALO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTALO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.23%, TALO is doing worse than 72.43% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.77%, TALO is not doing good in the industry: 69.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TALO has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TALO underperforms 72.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TALO is significantly below the industry average of 25.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.65%) for TALO is well below the 3 year average (10.34%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TALO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.23%
ROE -2.77%
ROIC 1.65%
ROA(3y)5.05%
ROA(5y)-1.58%
ROE(3y)12.9%
ROE(5y)-7.12%
ROIC(3y)10.34%
ROIC(5y)N/A
TALO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTALO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K

1.3 Margins

TALO's Operating Margin of 5.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TALO is outperformed by 67.29% of its industry peers.
TALO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TALO's Gross Margin of 71.25% is amongst the best of the industry. TALO outperforms 80.84% of its industry peers.
TALO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.77%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.25%
OM growth 3Y-44.48%
OM growth 5Y-25.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.5%
TALO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTALO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TALO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for TALO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TALO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TALO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TALO Yearly Shares OutstandingTALO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
TALO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTALO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that TALO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TALO has a Altman-Z score of 0.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: TALO underperforms 63.55% of its industry peers.
TALO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.98. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TALO would need 2.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.98, TALO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
TALO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
TALO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TALO outperforms 48.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.98
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC11.71%
TALO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTALO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that TALO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TALO has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: TALO underperforms 62.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that TALO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TALO has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TALO outperforms 49.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.91
TALO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTALO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TALO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -70.00%.
The Revenue has grown by 35.37% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 16.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%146.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.79%
Sales Q2Q%19.34%

3.2 Future

TALO is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -53.79% yearly.
TALO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y-420.98%
EPS Next 2Y-171.12%
EPS Next 3Y-93.94%
EPS Next 5Y-53.79%
Revenue Next Year-9.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.98%

3.3 Evolution

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.
TALO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTALO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
TALO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTALO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 270.00, the valuation of TALO can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TALO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TALO is more expensive than 71.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TALO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for TALO. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 270
Fwd PE N/A
TALO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTALO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

TALO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TALO is cheaper than 93.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TALO is valued cheaper than 93.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.19
EV/EBITDA 2.09
TALO Per share dataTALO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TALO's earnings are expected to decrease with -93.94% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-171.12%
EPS Next 3Y-93.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TALO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TALOS ENERGY INC

NYSE:TALO (5/9/2025, 8:23:36 PM)

After market: 8.1 0 (0%)

8.1

+0.09 (+1.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners69.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.6%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change1.38%
Market Cap1.45B
Analysts81.11
Price Target12.95 (59.88%)
Short Float %11.14%
Short Ratio6.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)153.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-124.09%
Max EPS beat(2)430.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)101.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-124.09%
Max EPS beat(4)430.93%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)17.29%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.72%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-283.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.43%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.7%
PT rev (1m)-20.62%
PT rev (3m)-17.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-159.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 270
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 3.19
P/OCF 1.5
P/B 0.52
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA 2.09
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.37%
EPS(NY)-1.18
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY31.39%
OCF(TTM)5.39
OCFY66.59%
SpS11.06
BVpS15.46
TBVpS15.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.23%
ROE -2.77%
ROCE 2.08%
ROIC 1.65%
ROICexc 1.69%
ROICexgc 1.69%
OM 5.77%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.25%
FCFM 22.99%
ROA(3y)5.05%
ROA(5y)-1.58%
ROE(3y)12.9%
ROE(5y)-7.12%
ROIC(3y)10.34%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.62%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.62%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.08%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-52.56%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-27.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-52.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.88%
OM growth 3Y-44.48%
OM growth 5Y-25.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.5%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.98
Debt/EBITDA 1.06
Cap/Depr 44.6%
Cap/Sales 25.79%
Interest Coverage 0.87
Cash Conversion 76.7%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score5
WACC11.71%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)63.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%146.15%
EPS Next Y-420.98%
EPS Next 2Y-171.12%
EPS Next 3Y-93.94%
EPS Next 5Y-53.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.79%
Sales Q2Q%19.34%
Revenue Next Year-9.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-53.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.32%
EBIT Next Year655.12%
EBIT Next 3Y90.66%
EBIT Next 5Y48.01%
FCF growth 1Y928.93%
FCF growth 3Y56.61%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y85.45%
OCF growth 3Y32.76%
OCF growth 5Y19.58%