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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Empire Petroleum's Enterprise Value is $117.90 Mil.
Empire Petroleum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.53 Mil. Therefore, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF for today is -18.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
EP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -228.77 Med: -9.77 Max: 875.27
Current: -18.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Empire Petroleum was 875.27. The lowest was -228.77. And the median was -9.77.
EP's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 88.39% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.67
vs EP: -18.06
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Empire Petroleum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Empire Petroleum's share price for today is $2.80.
Empire Petroleum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.149.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Empire Petroleum EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Empire Petroleum EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Empire Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is $117.90 Mil.
Empire Petroleum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-6.53 Mil.
* 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 (EP) has a EV-to-OCF of -18.06 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #119 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Empire Petroleum's EV-to-OCF too high?
Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-OCF is -18.06. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #119 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to BRLL and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #119 out of 1025 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Empire Petroleum in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.67, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-OCF is -18.06. 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 EV-to-OCF is -18.06. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Petroleum (EP), the current EV-to-OCF is -18.06 as of Aug. 09, 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:
EV-to-OCF: -18.06
GF Value™: $3.19 vs. price of $2.80 (12.2% below fair value)
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 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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