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Vaalco Energy Inc

NYSE: EGY · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P

$6.06
-0.55% today

Updated 2026-06-02

Market cap
$566.09M
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
1.82x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.37
Dividend yield
4.46%
52W range
$3 – $7
Volume
1.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

32
out of 100
Grade: F
Strong Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F
3.5
Quality
D
2.0
Profitability
F
5.7
Valuation
C+
1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.3
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$9.53
+57.26%
12-Month target
Intrinsic (DCF)
$8.68
Margin of safety
+42.51%
0 Strong Buy3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ 42.51% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.27 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -45.90%
- Negative free cash flow $-117.30M
- Revenue declining -43.30% QoQ

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$354.33M$455.07M$478.99M$359.27M$311.54M
Net income$51.89M$60.35M$57.78M$-41.39M$-93.76M
EPS$-1.37
Free cash flow$-31.05M$126.37M$10.72M$-43.22M$-117.30M
Profit margin14.64%13.26%12.06%-11.52%-45.90%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2025-06-09PRUCKL, THORSale2,906$3.56
2025-06-09POWERS, MATTHEW RSale1,696$3.56
2025-06-09MAXWELL, GEORGE W.M.Sale16,408$3.56

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
EGY$566.09M322.72.05.73.5+42.51%Avoid
XOM$619.92B502.75.54.76.5-82.92%Buy
CVX$373.52B512.75.05.76.5Buy
SHEL$238.11B634.75.55.36.0-59.10%Buy
TTE$195.51B725.36.57.05.0Strong Buy
COP$142.38B582.06.56.36.5Buy

Smart narrative

Vaalco Energy Inc trades at $6.06. Our Smart Value Score of 32/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.27, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $311.54M. with profit margins at -45.90%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $8.68.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vaalco Energy Inc's stock price?

Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY) trades at $6.06, on a P/S of 1.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Vaalco Energy Inc overvalued?

Vaalco Energy Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 32/100 (Grade F), which we rate Strong Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $8.68 versus the $6.06 price, a 42.5% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $9.53, about 57.3% above the current $6.06. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $8.68, a +42.5% margin of safety versus today's $6.06. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is Vaalco Energy Inc's revenue?

Vaalco Energy Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $311.54M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Vaalco Energy Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.27, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS E&P
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.82x
ROE-41.45%
Beta0.07
50D MA$5.98
200D MA$4.65
Shares out0.11B
Float0.10B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.5M

Performance

1 week+0.00%
1 month-9.53%
3 months-2.35%
YTD+48.63%
1 year
3 years
5 years