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Ecopetrol SA ADR(EC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$17.8
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EC

10/23/2026: EC (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Ecopetrol is the primary integrated oil and gas company in Colombia, operating across the exploration, refining, and transportation sectors. The stock offers a value-oriented play for investors, bolstered by a history of consistent dividend payouts. Its core strength lies in its vertical integration and essential role in the domestic energy infrastructure, while the recent acquisition of ISA provides a strategic hedge toward electricity transmission. Primary risks involve oil price volatility, exposure to Colombian regulatory and political shifts, and the long-term challenge of the energy transition. The company is best suited for income-focused investors who can tolerate the inherent volatility of a state-linked commodity producer.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitEcopetrol is a mature, cyclical commodity producer rather than a high-growth tech or emerging industry firm.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly dependent on oil price spikes, making it a conditional play on macro energy trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often traded at low valuation multiples, making it attractive for value-oriented portfolios.
Dividend investorStrong fitEcopetrol has a track record of offering substantial dividend yields, appealing to income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock carries high volatility linked to oil prices and geopolitical risks in its primary region of operation.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRevenue and profitability are directly tied to the highly cyclical global price of crude oil.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing can be erratic due to regional political sentiment rather than purely fundamental metrics.
Competition risk (Geopolitical/Regulatory)HighChanges in Colombian government policy pose a unique risk not shared by global competitors.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company maintains robust, integrated infrastructure assets that anchor its long-term viability.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are subject to board decisions and the company's financial performance during down-cycles.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully transitioning to renewable energy while maintaining oil output requires complex operational management.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -7.03%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, soft growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.5%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-39.3%), negative revenue growth (-16.4%), soft profitability (net margin 7.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $16195.0B (14.5% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
EC's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -16.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-39.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-50.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 1.4% (soft) and 23.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 0.01%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 0.01%
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc 0.00%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EC generates approximately $314 of gross profit, $223 of operating income, and $145 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.42%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EC has a high-quality, large-cap, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap Stability

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 36.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.67
1Y Target Price 14.48
Price to earnings Ratio 9.67
1Y Target Price 14.48
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta -0.04
52 Weeks Range 8.67 - 18.38
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.67 - 18.38
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Exploration and ProductionExtraction and sale of crude oil and natural gas.This is the core business; profits fluctuate based on global oil market prices.
Refining and MidstreamRefining oil into fuels and operating transport pipelines.Provides stable, volume-based revenue streams through domestic processing and transport.
Geography: ColombiaPrimary operations and consumer market.The company's health is closely tied to the macroeconomic stability of Colombia.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 9.67
Forward PE 5.67
Enterprise Value 65.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value 65.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.48
Shares Outstanding 2.06B
Shares Floating 473.17M
Shares Outstanding 2.06B
Shares Floating 473.17M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 1.45

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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