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Empire Petroleum Corp (EP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: EP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -53.56% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 186.13M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 3.76 - 8.12 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.76 - 8.12 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.51 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -38.43% | Operating Margin (TTM) -43.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -7.39% | Return on Equity (TTM) -36.24% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 197741893 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.35 |
Enterprise Value 197741893 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 61.63 | Shares Outstanding 33719700 | Shares Floating 25233483 |
Shares Outstanding 33719700 | Shares Floating 25233483 | ||
Percent Insiders 57.45 | Percent Institutions 10.34 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Empire Petroleum Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Empire Petroleum Corp is an oil and gas company focused on the acquisition and development of producing assets. Founded to capitalize on opportunities in mature oil and gas fields, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.
Core Business Areas
- Upstream Oil and Gas: Acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties, primarily in the United States.
Leadership and Structure
Executive leadership includes a CEO, CFO, and operations management team. The organizational structure consists of departments responsible for exploration, production, finance, and legal compliance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Sale of crude oil produced from operated properties. Market share information is difficult to precisely determine for Empire Petroleum given its relative size and specific operational footprint. Competition includes major oil companies such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and smaller independent producers.
- Natural Gas: Sale of natural gas produced from operated properties. Market share information is difficult to precisely determine for Empire Petroleum given its relative size and specific operational footprint. Competition includes major natural gas companies such as EQT Corporation (EQT), Chesapeake Energy (CHK) and smaller independent producers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is characterized by fluctuating commodity prices, geopolitical risks, and increasing environmental regulations. Technological advancements and changing energy demands influence market dynamics.
Positioning
Empire Petroleum Corp focuses on mature assets to generate stable production and cash flow. Their position is as a smaller independent operator focusing on acquisition and optimization. They aim to acquire properties that the big oil companies see as insignificant.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is valued at trillions of dollars. Empire Petroleum Corp. addresses a portion of this TAM by focusing on the acquisition and optimization of mature assets, targeting a niche market where larger companies may not actively compete.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on mature, producing assets
- Experienced management team
- Disciplined acquisition strategy
- Low operating costs in target regions
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Limited geographic diversification
- Relatively high debt levels
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of undervalued assets
- Increased operational efficiency
- Development of existing reserves
- Expansion into new geographic areas
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Competition from larger companies
- Decline in production from mature fields
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OXY
- APA
- MUR
Competitive Landscape
Empire Petroleum Corp operates in a competitive landscape with larger and better-funded competitors. Its strategy of focusing on mature assets provides a niche advantage but requires disciplined execution.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is driven by acquisitions and organic production growth from existing assets.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful acquisitions and development projects. Analyst estimates vary widely due to commodity price uncertainty.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new properties in core operating areas and implementing cost reduction strategies.
Summary
Empire Petroleum Corp is a small oil and gas company focused on mature assets. While it has an experienced management team, its small size and dependence on commodity prices make it a risky investment. Successful acquisitions and operational improvements are crucial for future growth, but commodity price volatility is a key threat.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Yahoo Finance, Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The provided data may not be entirely comprehensive and should be independently verified.
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 Empire Petroleum Corp
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Tulsa, OK, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-02-23 | CEO, COO, President, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary & Director Mr. Michael R. Morrisett | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 63 | Website https://empirepetroleumcorp.com |
Full time employees 63 | Website https://empirepetroleumcorp.com | ||
Empire Petroleum Corporation engages in the optimization and development of oil and gas interests in the United States. It operates its properties in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana. The company was formerly known as Americomm Resources Corporation and changed its name to Empire Petroleum Corporation in August 2001. Empire Petroleum Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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