Empire Petroleum (STU:6W8) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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STU:6W8 Empire Petroleum Corp STU:6W8
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Price €2.28
GF Value €2.74
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What is Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Empire Petroleum STU:6W8 -4.20% 44 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates STU:6W8 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 715 Oil & Gas companies, Empire Petroleum ranks worse than 63.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Empire Petroleum's current share price is €2.28. Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.43. Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:6W8' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 3.94   Max: 48.96
Current: 1.7

During the past years, Empire Petroleum's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 48.96. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 3.94.

STU:6W8's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
63.92% of 715 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs STU:6W8: 1.70

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Empire Petroleum's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.185. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €1.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Empire Petroleum  (STU:6W8) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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 PS Ratio Chart

Empire Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 PS Ratio 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 3.93 3.32 2.86 1.96 1.90

STU:6W8 vs BRLL, GLND, SJT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Empire Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.28/1.43
=1.59

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.185/330.2130*330.2130
=0.185

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Empire Petroleum Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 0.000 246.524 0.000
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 0.006 252.439 0.008
201812 0.065 251.233 0.085
201903 0.067 254.202 0.087
201906 0.357 256.143 0.460
201909 0.303 256.759 0.390
201912 0.285 256.974 0.366
202003 0.221 258.115 0.283
202006 0.162 257.797 0.208
202009 0.233 260.280 0.296
202012 0.263 260.474 0.333
202103 0.254 264.877 0.317
202106 0.262 271.696 0.318
202109 0.509 274.310 0.613
202112 0.445 278.802 0.527
202203 0.464 287.504 0.533
202206 0.625 296.311 0.697
202209 0.575 296.808 0.640
202212 0.404 296.797 0.449
202303 0.426 301.836 0.466
202306 0.407 305.109 0.440
202309 0.425 307.789 0.456
202312 0.379 306.746 0.408
202403 0.366 312.332 0.387
202406 0.397 314.175 0.417
202409 0.311 315.301 0.326
202412 0.291 315.605 0.304
202503 0.246 319.799 0.254
202506 0.224 322.561 0.229
202509 0.235 324.800 0.239
202512 0.175 324.054 0.178
202603 0.185 330.213 0.185

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 mean?
Empire Petroleum (STU:6W8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 48.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #457 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Empire Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 48.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Empire Petroleum's value of 1.59 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #457 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BRLL and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #457 out of 715 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Empire Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Empire Petroleum's value of 1.59 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Petroleum's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 48.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Empire Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 715 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Empire Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 50% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 3.94. 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?
Empire Petroleum (STU:6W8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.74, compared to a current price of €2.28 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 50% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Empire Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Petroleum (STU:6W8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 12, 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 (STU:6W8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.28 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.74.

Key valuation signals for STU:6W8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (60% below median its 10-year median of 3.94)
  • GF Value™: €2.74 vs. price of €2.28 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Oil & Gas median (#457 of 715)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:6W8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Empire Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EP:USA
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.
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