Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2005 to 2023
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 2, 2026, Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.1x, with a stock price of $3.30 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.51.
The current P/E is 104% below its 5-year average of 145.9x. Over the past five years, EP's P/E has ranged from a low of 21.6x to a high of 330.4x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, EP trades at a 136% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 180 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.9x to 146.4x.
Relative to the broader market, EP trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. U.S. conventional mature field operators peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRCCalifornia Resources Corporation | $5.4T | 12.7 | - | -41% |
CRGYCrescent Energy Company | $4B | 21.6 | - | +161% |
MNRMach Natural Resources LP | $2B | 6.9 | - | +164%Best |
TXOTXO Partners, L.P. | $686M | 19.3 | - | +119% |
SDSandRidge Energy, Inc. | $645M | 10.4 | - | +3% |
PNRGPrimeEnergy Resources Corporation | $327M | 9.1 | 0.12Best | +104% |
REIRing Energy, Inc. | $292M | 4.1Lowest | - | -37% |
BRYBerry Corporation | $253M | 13.0 | - | -48% |
EPMEvolution Petroleum Corporation | $156M | 134.6 | - | -72% |
MXCMexco Energy Corporation | $23M | 13.8 | - | +31% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $12.41 | $0.04 | 311.8x | +114% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $12.30 | $0.30 | 41.0x | -72% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $13.15 | $0.04 | 330.4x | +127% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2005 00:00:00 GM | $6.72 | $0.28 | 24.4x | -83% |
| FY2005 Q2 | $5.28 | $0.24 | 21.6x | -85% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 145.9x
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Is EP stock overvalued or undervalued?
EP trades at -6.1x P/E, below its 5-year average of 145.9x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does EP's valuation compare to peers?
Empire Petroleum Corporation P/E of -6.1x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is EP's PEG ratio?
EP PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2005-2023.