EP (Empire Petroleum) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.73 (As of Mar. 2026)

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EP Empire Petroleum Corp EP
41 GF Score
Price $2.80
GF Value $3.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Empire Petroleum EP +5.66% 41 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EP with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Empire Petroleum's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.063. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-0.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -22.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -20.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -19.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Empire Petroleum was 14.80% per year. The lowest was -49.40% per year. And the median was -7.25% per year.

As of today (2026-08-09), Empire Petroleum's current stock price is $2.80. Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.73. Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Empire Petroleum  (AMEX:EP) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Empire Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.40 -0.39 -0.51 -0.68 -0.71

Empire Petroleum Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.69 -0.70 -0.71 -0.71 -0.73

EP vs BRLL, GLND, SJT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Empire Petroleum's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.063/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.063

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Empire Petroleum Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.002 241.018 -0.003
201609 -0.001 241.428 -0.001
201612 -0.029 241.432 -0.040
201703 -0.029 243.801 -0.039
201706 -0.020 244.955 -0.027
201709 -0.026 246.819 -0.035
201712 -0.031 246.524 -0.042
201803 -0.052 249.554 -0.069
201806 -0.023 251.989 -0.030
201809 -0.099 252.439 -0.130
201812 -0.006 251.233 -0.008
201903 -1.166 254.202 -1.515
201906 -0.074 256.143 -0.095
201909 -0.272 256.759 -0.350
201912 0.049 256.974 0.063
202003 -0.220 258.115 -0.281
202006 -0.085 257.797 -0.109
202009 -0.138 260.280 -0.175
202012 0.039 260.474 0.049
202103 -0.099 264.877 -0.123
202106 -1.268 271.696 -1.541
202109 0.161 274.310 0.194
202112 0.050 278.802 0.059
202203 0.105 287.504 0.121
202206 0.203 296.311 0.226
202209 0.136 296.808 0.151
202212 -0.239 296.797 -0.266
202303 -0.333 301.836 -0.364
202306 -0.214 305.109 -0.232
202309 -0.093 307.789 -0.100
202312 -0.550 306.746 -0.592
202403 -0.512 312.332 -0.541
202406 -0.509 314.175 -0.535
202409 -0.188 315.301 -0.197
202412 -0.403 315.605 -0.422
202503 -0.035 319.799 -0.036
202506 -0.111 322.561 -0.114
202509 -0.007 324.800 -0.007
202512 -0.115 324.054 -0.117
202603 -0.063 330.213 -0.063

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.73 mean?
Empire Petroleum (EP) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Empire Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.73. Overall, Empire Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to BRLL and GLND?
Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.73 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. Empire Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Petroleum (EP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.19, compared to a current price of $2.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.73. Empire Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Petroleum (EP), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Empire Petroleum (EP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.80 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.19. GuruFocus considers Empire Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.73
  • GF Value™: $3.19 vs. price of $2.80 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Empire Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2200 South Utica Place, Suite 150, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74114
Empire Petroleum Corp is a conventional oil and natural gas producer with a main focus in the United States onshore. The company possesses long-life, mature, producing assets with slow decline profiles in the Permian Basin, Bakken region and central Gulf Coast region, in the states of New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Louisiana and Texas. It has production from operated and non-operated wells in Lea County in New Mexico, Bottineau, Renville, Burke, and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota, Richland County in Montana, St. Landry, Beauregard Parishes in Louisiana and Houston, Leon and Madison Counties in Texas. The Company operates as one operating segment and one reportable segment which is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs.
41GF Score

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