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Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)

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$3.61
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Profit since last BUY-3.73%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: EGY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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3 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $8.17

1 Year Target Price $8.17

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8.17Target price
Low$2.94
Current$3.61
high$7.02

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.72%
Avg. Invested days 20
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 391.94M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.66
1Y Target Price 8.17
Price to earnings Ratio 6.66
1Y Target Price 8.17
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.8
52 Weeks Range 2.94 - 7.02
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.94 - 7.02
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 6.70%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.56

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Profitability

Profit Margin 11.97%
Operating Margin (TTM) 23.67%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.4%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.99%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.66
Forward PE 37.31
Enterprise Value 447393733
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8
Enterprise Value 447393733
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.91
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.57
Shares Outstanding 105079000
Shares Floating 101086529
Shares Outstanding 105079000
Shares Floating 101086529
Percent Insiders 2.88
Percent Institutions 63.99

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 8.17
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Vaalco Energy Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Vaalco Energy Inc. was founded in 1985. Initially focused on onshore US oil and gas, it shifted its focus to offshore West Africa, particularly Gabon. They've grown through exploration, development, and acquisitions, navigating volatile commodity prices.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Exploration and Production: Vaalco's primary business is exploring, developing, and producing crude oil and natural gas, primarily offshore Gabon. They focus on optimizing existing fields and exploring new prospects within their acreage.
  • Acquisition: Company continues to look for good acquisition opportunities to grow their business.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

George Maxwell serves as Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. The structure includes departments for exploration, production, finance, legal, and investor relations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Crude Oil: Vaalco's main product is crude oil produced from its offshore Gabon fields. Market share data is difficult to ascertain as Vaalco is a smaller player in a global market. Competitors include larger international oil companies operating in West Africa.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas industry is cyclical and highly sensitive to global economic conditions, geopolitical events, and supply/demand balances. Increased environmental regulations and the shift toward renewable energy sources are also major factors.

Positioning

Vaalco is a smaller, independent oil and gas company focused on offshore West Africa. Its competitive advantages include its established presence in Gabon, its operating expertise in the region, and potentially lower cost structure compared to larger players.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global crude oil market is estimated in the trillions of dollars annually. Vaalco's TAM is a small fraction of that, limited to its production capacity and the specific market for its grade of crude oil. Positioning themselves well to continue to have success.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established presence in Gabon
  • Operating expertise in offshore West Africa
  • Strong cash flow generation when oil prices are favorable
  • Low cost structure in comparison to major corporations.
  • Acquisition of Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB gives Vaalco access to Cote d'Ivoire.

Weaknesses

  • Concentrated operations in a single geographic region (Gabon)
  • Vulnerability to political instability in Gabon
  • Small size compared to major oil companies
  • Limited access to capital compared to larger competitors

Opportunities

  • Exploration and development of new prospects within its existing acreage
  • Acquisition of additional assets in West Africa
  • Increased oil prices
  • Partnerships with larger oil companies

Threats

  • Fluctuations in oil prices
  • Political instability in Gabon
  • Increased environmental regulations
  • Competition from larger oil companies
  • Unsuccessful exploration and development efforts

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HES
  • APA
  • BP

Competitive Landscape

Vaalco is a smaller player compared to major oil companies. It focuses on specific niches like offshore Gabon. Its success depends on efficient operations, cost control, and successful exploration/development.

Major Acquisitions

Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 66.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Gives Vaalco access to Cote d'Ivoire for diversification and growth opportunities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Vaalco's growth has been tied to oil price fluctuations and successful exploration/development activities. Production volumes and reserve additions are key growth indicators.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are best obtained from analyst estimates and company guidance.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include exploration programs, development projects, cost-cutting measures, and acquisition attempts. The Svenska Petroleum acquisition is a key initiative.

Summary

Vaalco Energy is a smaller oil and gas company focused on offshore West Africa. Its strength lies in its established presence in Gabon and expertise in the region. However, it is vulnerable to oil price fluctuations and political instability. The Svenska acquisition diversified Vaalco's portfolio and presented new avenues for growth, but faces competition from larger entities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Vaalco Energy Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About Vaalco Energy Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1993-01-29
CEO & Director Mr. George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 230
Full time employees 230

VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, and Canada. It holds 58.8% interest in the Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block covering an area of approximately 46,200 gross acres located offshore in the Republic of Gabon in West Africa. The company also holds 100% interest in the Eastern Desert, which contains West Gharib, West Bakr, and North West Gharib merged concessions covering as area of approximately 45,067 acres, as well as Western Desert, which contains the South Ghazalat concession covering as area of approximately 7,340 acres located in Egypt. In addition, it holds 27.4% non-operated working interest in CI-40 in the deepwater producing Baobab field in Block CI-40, offshore Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa. Further, the company owns production and working interests in Cardium light oil and Mannville liquids-rich gas assets covering as area of 49,100 gross acres of developed land and 28,900 gross acres of undeveloped land located near the north of Calgary, Alberta; and a 60% working interest in an undeveloped portion of block P offshore Equatorial Guinea. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.