Talos Energy (TALO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Talos Energy stock (TALO) is currently trading at $15.65. Talos Energy PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.48. Analyst consensus price target for TALO is $14.50. WallStSmart rates TALO as Sell.
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- Talos Energy financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- TALO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- TALO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Talos Energy (TALO) · 9 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/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Talos Energy (TALO) Key Strengths (4)
74.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.48 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.20x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Talos Energy (TALO) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -19.20%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -38.10%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Supporting Valuation Data
Talos Energy (TALO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 33/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.48), Price/Book (1.20) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -19.20%, EPS Growth at -38.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -20.10%, Operating Margin at -128.40%, Profit Margin at -27.80%.
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 -20.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -19.20% 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.
TALO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
TALO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.48x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.97x (39th percentile). The current valuation is 90% below its historical high of 14.3x set in Aug 2018, and 135% above its historical low of 0.63x in Apr 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.8x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Talos Energy (TALO) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS E&P
The Big Picture
Talos Energy is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.8B with 19% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -27.8% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 82M in free cash flow and 202M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 19% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -27.8% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 1.4B is significantly higher than cash (333M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Talos Energy.
Bottom Line
Talos Energy 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(33 last 3 months)
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About Talos Energy(TALO)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS E&P
USA
Talos Energy Inc., an independent exploration and production company, focuses on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Mexico. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.