What’s Driving VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Stock’s -12.46% Plunge Over the Past Month?
Stifel has recently initiated VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) stock to Buy rating, as announced on March 1, 2023, according to Finviz. Earlier, on April 13, 2021, ROTH Capital had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy. ROTH Capital also reduced Neutral rating. Additionally, ROTH Capital initiated Buy rating on March 24, 2021, with a target price of $4. Canaccord Genuity analysts, in their report published on October 18, 2019, also initiated Buy rating and set a price target of $2.70 for VAALCO Energy, Inc.’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $5.69 which represents a slight increase of $0.17 or 3.08% from the prior close of $5.52. The stock opened at $5.6 and touched a low of $5.58 during the day, reaching a high of $5.71. The volume of shares traded was 0.66 million falling short of the average volume of 0.96 million.
EGY Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -3.07% over the last five trades and -12.46% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -18.36%, and it has plunged by -9.25% in the previous three months. Currently, EGY is trading at -1.56%, -9.24%, and -0.82% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, EGY, a Energy sector stock, is trading -24.18% below its 52-week high but remains 47.79% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.23 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
VAALCO Energy, Inc.’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
VAALCO Energy, Inc.’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 35.71% and a profit margin of 17.64%, with a gross margin of -18.36%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, VAALCO Energy, Inc.’s market capitalization stands at $590.28 million. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 7, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 7.72. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.22, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.2, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.83% of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 55.62%.