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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: BATL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -81.49% | Avg. Invested days 17 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.20M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 1.05 - 6.89 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.05 - 6.89 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.01 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.74% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 1.96 | Enterprise Value 366012753 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 |
Enterprise Value 366012753 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.91 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.02 | Shares Outstanding 16456600 | Shares Floating 6248886 |
Shares Outstanding 16456600 | Shares Floating 6248886 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.41 | Percent Institutions 78.05 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Battalion Oil Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Battalion Oil Corp, formerly Halcu00f3n Resources, emerged from bankruptcy in 2020 and refocused on its assets in the Delaware Basin. The company's history involves significant exploration and production activities in various shale plays before streamlining its operations.
Core Business Areas
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Battalion Oil Corp focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids primarily in the Delaware Basin, located in West Texas.
Leadership and Structure
Battalion Oil Corp is led by its executive team and overseen by a board of directors. The company's organizational structure is designed to support its exploration and production operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Crude oil production forms a significant portion of Battalion Oil Corp's revenue. Market share data specific to Battalion alone is hard to calculate precisely but compete with all the companies in the permian. Competitors: ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), EOG Resources (EOG).
- Natural Gas: Natural gas production contributes to Battalion Oil Corp's revenue stream. Competitors: ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), EOG Resources (EOG).
- Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs): NGLs are produced alongside oil and natural gas, adding to Battalion Oil Corp's diversified product portfolio. Competitors: ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), EOG Resources (EOG).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is characterized by fluctuating commodity prices, technological advancements in drilling techniques (e.g., fracking), and increasing environmental regulations. Shale oil and gas production is a major component of the US energy landscape.
Positioning
Battalion Oil Corp operates within the competitive Permian Basin, focusing on cost-efficient production and strategic development of its acreage. Competitive advantages include technological innovation and geographical concentration in the Delaware Basin.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is multi-trillion dollar in size. Battalion is positioned to capitalize in their section of the Permian Basin which makes up only a small portion of the overall market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic Acreage in the Delaware Basin
- Experienced Management Team
- Focus on Cost Efficiency
- Technological Innovation in Drilling
- Strong Infrastructure in place
Weaknesses
- High Debt Levels (common in Oil & Gas)
- Vulnerability to Commodity Price Volatility
- Concentrated Operations in One Geographic Area
- Limited Access to Capital Compared to Larger Players
Opportunities
- Further Development of Delaware Basin Acreage
- Potential for Acquisitions of Complementary Assets
- Increase in Global Energy Demand
- Advancements in Drilling and Production Technologies
Threats
- Fluctuations in Oil and Natural Gas Prices
- Increasing Environmental Regulations
- Competition from Larger Oil and Gas Companies
- Geopolitical Risks
- Labor and Supply Chain Issues
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XOM
- CVX
- EOG
Competitive Landscape
Battalion Oil Corp operates in a highly competitive environment with significant competition from major oil and gas companies with vastly more resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Due to the restructuring, historical growth data is not indicative of the current company's performance.
Future Projections: Future growth hinges on the company's ability to efficiently develop its assets and manage its debt.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involve optimizing drilling operations and controlling costs to improve profitability.
Summary
Battalion Oil Corp's future rests on capitalizing in the Permian Basin and using its strategic assets. Given a market filled with much larger and wealthier competitors, it will be an uphill battle. They are a much smaller player in a market with very powerful participants and would need a major discovery or strategic shift to stay afloat. The success depends on effective capital management and drilling.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are volatile and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Battalion Oil Corp
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-12-24 | Principal Financial Officer, CEO & Director Mr. Matthew B. Steele | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 38 | Website https://battalionoil.com |
Full time employees 38 | Website https://battalionoil.com |
Battalion Oil Corporation, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of onshore oil and natural gas assets in the United States. It holds interests in the Delaware Basin located in Pecos, Reeves, Ward, and Winkler counties in Texas. The company sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids primarily to independent marketers, oil and natural gas companies, and gas pipeline companies. Battalion Oil Corporation was formerly known as Halcón Resources Corporation and changed its name to Battalion Oil Corporation in January 2020. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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