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PrimeEnergy Corporation (PNRG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: PNRG (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 -34.86% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 251.90M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.14 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.14 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.25 | 52 Weeks Range 104.62 - 243.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 104.62 - 243.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 21.26 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.31% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.14 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 261493215 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 |
Enterprise Value 261493215 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.09 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.67 | Shares Outstanding 1660500 | Shares Floating 665611 |
Shares Outstanding 1660500 | Shares Floating 665611 | ||
Percent Insiders 70.66 | Percent Institutions 21.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
PrimeEnergy Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
PrimeEnergy Corporation, founded in 1967, is an independent oil and natural gas company. It focuses on acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas, primarily in the onshore United States.
Core Business Areas
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Focuses on acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas properties. Operations include drilling, completion, and workover activities.
Leadership and Structure
John A. Matthews serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a relatively lean structure, focusing on operational efficiency and cost control.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Crude oil production and sales. PrimeEnergy's specific market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include larger oil and gas exploration and production companies (e.g., APA, Devon Energy).
- Natural Gas: Natural gas production and sales. PrimeEnergy's specific market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include larger oil and gas exploration and production companies (e.g., EQT, Southwestern Energy).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is highly cyclical and subject to commodity price fluctuations. Demand is influenced by global economic activity, geopolitical events, and technological advancements in energy production and consumption.
Positioning
PrimeEnergy Corporation is a smaller player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on specific regions and operational efficiency. It competes with larger, more diversified companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is valued at trillions of dollars. PrimeEnergy's TAM is limited by its geographical focus and production capacity. Positioning depends on the company's ability to efficiently and profitably extract oil and gas from its targeted reserves, competing with larger players for market share within their operational regions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Strong operational efficiency
- Focused geographical footprint
- Low debt levels
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
- Vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations
- Concentrated asset base
Opportunities
- Acquisition of undervalued oil and gas properties
- Technological advancements in drilling and production
- Increased demand for natural gas
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Competition from renewable energy sources
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- APA
- DVN
- EQT
- SWN
Competitive Landscape
PrimeEnergy competes with larger, more diversified oil and gas companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its operational efficiency and focused strategy. However, its smaller scale can limit its ability to compete on price or pursue larger acquisitions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data unavailable without real-time information.
Future Projections: Data unavailable without real-time information.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on operational improvements and strategic acquisitions of producing properties.
Summary
PrimeEnergy is a small but efficient oil and gas company operating in a volatile market. While its operational focus and low debt are strengths, its limited scale and vulnerability to price fluctuations pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and technological advancements offer opportunities, but regulatory scrutiny and competition from renewables are threats.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Market share is an estimated percentage based on total market and revenue.
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 PrimeEnergy Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Charles E. Drimal Jr. | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 78 | |
Full time employees 78 | |||
PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company owns leasehold, mineral, and royalty interests in producing and non-producing oil and gas properties. It also acquires producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners; and provides contract services to third parties, including well-servicing support operations, site-preparation, and construction services for oil and gas drilling and reworking operations. The company was formerly known as PrimeEnergy Corporation and changed its name to PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation in December 2018. PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation was incorporated in 1973 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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