EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:EPM • US30049A1079
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This EPM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EPM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EPM was profitable.
- In the past year EPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- EPM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EPM's Return On Assets of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPM outperforms 40.10% of its industry peers.
- EPM has a Return On Equity of 4.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPM outperforms 40.58% of its industry peers.
- EPM's Return On Invested Capital of 1.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPM is outperformed by 70.05% of its industry peers.
- EPM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.05%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.05%) for EPM is well above the current ROIC(1.78%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 4.07% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)11.56%
ROIC(3y)12.05%
ROIC(5y)14.05%
1.3 Margins
- EPM has a Profit Margin (3.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EPM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EPM has a Operating Margin of 4.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPM underperforms 64.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPM has declined.
- EPM's Gross Margin of 42.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPM outperforms 52.66% of its industry peers.
- EPM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 42.37% |
OM growth 3Y-51.13%
OM growth 5Y-22.27%
PM growth 3Y-64.96%
PM growth 5Y-42.25%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
2. EPM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EPM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that EPM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPM has a Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPM outperforms 57.49% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that EPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EPM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.81) than 64.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.90, EPM is not doing good in the industry: 63.28% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EPM has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPM outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. EPM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 60.00% over the past year.
- EPM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.42% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.91% in the past year.
- EPM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-68.61%
EPS 5Y-25.42%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y23.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 65.61% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPS Next 5Y65.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
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 decreasing.
4. EPM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 58.63, the valuation of EPM can be described as expensive.
- EPM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EPM is more expensive than 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. EPM is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- EPM is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EPM's earnings are expected to grow with 18.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
5. EPM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.64%, EPM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.40, EPM pays a better dividend. On top of this EPM pays more dividend than 96.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EPM grows each year by 8.26%, which is quite nice.
- EPM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- EPM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 603.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EPM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP603.71%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4.69
-0.07 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners51.08%
Inst Owner Change-5.28%
Ins Owners10.64%
Ins Owner Change6.45%
Market Cap164.15M
Revenue(TTM)85.64M
Net Income(TTM)2.75M
Analysts77.5
Price Target5.24 (11.73%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
DP603.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.85%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-174.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-174.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)149.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)733.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY1.71%
EPS(NY)-0.04
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.88
OCFY18.85%
SpS2.45
BVpS1.93
TBVpS1.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 4.07% | ||
| ROCE | 2.33% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.83% | ||
| OM | 4.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 42.37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)11.56%
ROIC(3y)12.05%
ROIC(5y)14.05%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)15.24%
ROICexgc(3y)13.17%
ROICexgc(5y)15.24%
ROCE(3y)15.75%
ROCE(5y)18.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-58.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-16.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-58.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.27%
OM growth 3Y-51.13%
OM growth 5Y-22.27%
PM growth 3Y-64.96%
PM growth 5Y-42.25%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 172.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 45.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score4
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)131.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-68.61%
EPS 5Y-25.42%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-85.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.96%
EPS Next 5Y65.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y23.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-39%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.82%
EBIT Next Year731.13%
EBIT Next 3Y91.42%
EBIT Next 5Y59.84%
FCF growth 1Y-132.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y53.61%
OCF growth 1Y-11.27%
OCF growth 3Y-14.27%
OCF growth 5Y21.67%
EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP / EPM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to EPM.
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EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) is expected to decline by -43.88% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EPM stock?
The dividend rating of EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP (EPM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 603.71%.