Vaalco Energy (EGY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Vaalco Energy Inc. (NYSE: EGY) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on upstream operations in West Africa. The company’s primary asset is the Etame Marin block offshore Gabon, where it holds a majority working interest and produces crude oil via two wellhead platforms tied to a floating storage and offloading vessel. Vaalco’s activities encompass drilling, reservoir management, facilities operation and export logistics to regional and global markets.

Founded in the mid-2000s following the discovery of the Etame field in 1988, Vaalco has since invested in infrastructure enhancements such as the Central Processing Facility project and upgraded export facilities to sustain long-term production. The company oversees the full development cycle—from seismic appraisal and drilling to engineering and production optimization—leveraging partnerships with national oil companies and service contractors to manage offshore schedules and costs.

While Gabon remains its core geography, Vaalco periodically evaluates adjacent subsalt opportunities and participates in exploration licenses in neighboring coastal waters. Its technical team applies reservoir simulation, well intervention and enhanced oil recovery techniques to extend field life and maximize recoverable volumes. Rig contracts, subsea services and maintenance programs are structured to ensure reliable uptime and safety compliance in a deepwater environment.

Vaalco’s executive leadership and board of directors bring decades of combined experience in petroleum engineering, offshore operations and corporate finance. Under the direction of its President and Chief Executive Officer and supported by a finance-oriented Chief Financial Officer, the company pursues disciplined capital management, operational efficiency and selective growth to navigate industry cycles and deliver shareholder value over the long term.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.55 to $3.67
• 50-Day Range: $3.18 to $3.98
• 52-Week Range: $3.00 to $7.43
• Volume: 1.06 million shs
• Average Volume: 953,439 shs
• Market Capitalization: $369.60 million
• P/E Ratio: 6.47
• Dividend Yield: 7.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Vaalco Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Vaalco Energy scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 154th out of 260 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Vaalco Energy.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -41.86%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Vaalco Energy are expected to decrease by -41.86% in the coming year, from $0.43 to $0.25 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Vaalco Energy is 6.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Vaalco Energy is 6.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 67.51.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Vaalco Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.75. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.03% of the float of Vaalco Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vaalco Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vaalco Energy has recently increased by 8.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Vaalco Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.04%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Vaalco Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Vaalco Energy is 45.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Vaalco Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 100.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Vaalco Energy may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.03% of the float of Vaalco Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vaalco Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vaalco Energy has recently increased by 8.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.87

News Sentiment

Vaalco Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Vaalco Energy this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for EGY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added Vaalco Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Vaalco Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.70% of the stock of Vaalco Energy is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

50.32% of the stock of Vaalco Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

EGY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EGY shares performed this year?

Vaalco Energy's stock was trading at $4.37 at the start of the year. Since then, EGY shares have decreased by 18.5% and is now trading at $3.56.

How were Vaalco Energy's earnings last quarter?

Vaalco Energy Inc (NYSE:EGY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 8th. The energy company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06. The energy company earned $110.33 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $99.30 million. Vaalco Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.74% and a net margin of 11.97%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Vaalco Energy's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Vaalco Energy include SummerHaven Investment Management LLC (0.12%), Highline Wealth Partners LLC (0.01%) and Signaturefd LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Lawrence Fawthrop, George WM Maxwell, Thor Pruckl, Ronald Y Bain and Edward David Lafehr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Vaalco Energy?

Shares of EGY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vaalco Energy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vaalco Energy investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: International E&P
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EGY
• CIK: 894627
• Web: www.vaalco.com
• Phone: (713) 623-0801
• Fax: 713-623-0982
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: 1985

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.28
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $58.49 million
• Net Margins: 11.97%
• Pretax Margin: 27.33%
• Return on Equity: 8.74%
• Return on Assets: 4.68%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.13
• Current Ratio: 1.13
• Quick Ratio: 1.09

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $478.99 million
• Price / Sales: 0.77
• Cash Flow: $1.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.00
• Book Value: $4.77 per share
• Price / Book: 0.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 103,820,000
• Free Float: 102,054,000
• Market Cap: $369.60 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.84