EGY

VAALCO Energy, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:September 27, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Energy

industry

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, acquires, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company holds Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block located offshore in the Republic of Gabon in West Africa. It also owns interests in an undeveloped block offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-3.88

Market Cap ($M USD)

$554.65M

Forward P/E

3.69

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

1.62

PRICE TO BOOK

1.61

EV / EBITDA

18.65

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-4.87%

DCF Value

$2.71

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

-20.55

EV to FCF

-27.67

Earnings Yield

-25.78%

FCF Yield

-4.87%

DIVIDEND

Yield

4.70%

Annual Payout

$0.25

Payout Ratio

-18.60%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$1.37

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.44

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$701.00M

Return on Equity (ROE)

-31.67%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

1.76%

Debt-to-Equity

0.29

Piotroski F-Score

2

Altman Z-Score

0.67

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

0.87%

Current Ratio

0.51

Quick Ratio

0.51

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.80

Interest Coverage

1.15

Gross Profit margin

20.40%

FCF PER SHARE

$-0.26

REVENUE PER SHARE

$3.29

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to have misjudged VAALCO Energy’s valuation, with the stock trading significantly above its DCF value. The Forward P/E of 3.89 suggests optimism about future earnings, yet the negative Earnings Yield and a dismal Altman Z-score of 0.63 raise red flags about financial stability. The company’s negative P/E ratio and poor Return on Equity of -31.67% indicate troubling profitability issues. Despite a “Buy” consensus rating, the financial health appears precarious, suggesting a speculative play rather than a safe investment.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry, VAALCO Energy is not directly positioned for AI or tech-driven transformations. However, the energy sector's gradual shift towards digitalization could offer indirect benefits. The company's resilience will depend on its ability to integrate tech advancements into its exploration and production processes.

The Bull Case

For a value or GARP investor, VAALCO Energy presents an intriguing opportunity. The Forward PEG ratio of 0.0189 is exceptionally low, indicating potential undervaluation relative to growth. Despite a low ROIC of 0.87%, the company's manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 suggests prudent financial management. The operating margin of 1.76% is slim, but the company's ability to maintain a 4.46% yield could attract income-focused investors.

The Bear Case

VAALCO Energy faces significant structural risks, with a Price/Book ratio of 1.69 and Price/Sales of 1.70, suggesting it may be overvalued relative to its assets and revenue. The negative Free Cash Flow Yield and Price to FCF ratio of -20.73 highlight severe cash flow issues. Additionally, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high, coupled with a low Piotroski F-Score of 2, indicates potential overextension and weak financial health.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$7.30

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.16

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

26.32%

Distance to 52-Week Low

40.60%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-542.86%

50-DAY SMA

$6.03

200-DAY SMA

$4.61

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