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PrimeEnergy Corporation (PNRG)

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$150.49
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08/28/2025: PNRG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -34.86%
Avg. Invested days 31
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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

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PrimeEnergy Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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.

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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

competitor logo 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.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • 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.

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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.