Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Empire Petroleum Corp stock (EP) is currently trading at $2.97. Empire Petroleum Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.39. WallStSmart rates EP as Sell.
- EP PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- EP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- EP intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- EP fair value vs current price
- EP insider transactions and insider buying
- Is EP undervalued or overvalued?
- Empire Petroleum Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- EP Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- EP analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) Key Strengths (1)
Trading at 1.94x book value, attractively priced
Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -28.30%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low institutional interest at 9.09%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.39x sales
Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 21/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.94) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.39) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -28.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -247.80%, Operating Margin at -634.00%, Profit Margin at -210.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -247.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -28.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
EP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
EP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.39x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 228.65x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 100% below its historical high of 2013.88x set in Mar 2014, and 384% above its historical low of 0.7x in May 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~4.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS E&P
The Big Picture
Empire Petroleum Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 34M with 28% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -210.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 28% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -210.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Empire Petroleum Corp.
Bottom Line
Empire Petroleum Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(9 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MULACEK, PHIL E Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +0 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ENERGY, EVOLUTION MASTER FUND, LTD. 10% Owner | Buy | +562,500 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MULACEK, PHIL E Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +1,068 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MULACEK, PHIL E Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +84 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MULACEK, PHIL E Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +5,367 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:21:50 AM
About Empire Petroleum Corp(EP)
NYSE MKT
ENERGY
OIL & GAS E&P
USA
Empire Petroleum Corporation is a forward-looking independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company based in the United States, specializing in the acquisition and development of strategic energy assets in resource-rich regions. The firm is committed to optimizing production efficiencies while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and responsible operations, utilizing advanced technologies alongside a highly experienced management team. Through its strategic growth initiatives, Empire Petroleum aims to enhance shareholder value while playing a crucial role in bolstering energy security in the evolving energy landscape.