EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Empire Petroleum's Enterprise Value is $114.71 Mil.
Empire Petroleum's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.25 Mil. Therefore, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF for today is -11.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
EP'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.05 Med: -6.05 Max: 71.6
Current: -11.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Empire Petroleum was 71.60. The lowest was -52.05. And the median was -6.05.
EP's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 577
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.71
vs EP: -11.19
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $2.72.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Empire Petroleum EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Empire Petroleum EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Empire Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is $114.71 Mil.
Empire Petroleum's Free Cash Flow 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 $-10.25 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-FCF of -11.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 577 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF too high?
Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-FCF is -11.19. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 577 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Empire Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Petroleum's EV-to-FCF compare to PROP and ANNA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 577 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Empire Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.71, based on 577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-FCF is -11.19. 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 $3.27, compared to a current price of $2.72 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.19. Empire Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Petroleum (EP), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.19 as of Jun. 24, 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 $2.72 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.27.
GuruFocus considers Empire Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EP:
EV-to-FCF: -11.19
GF Value™: $3.27 vs. price of $2.72 (16.8% 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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