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Evolution Petroleum (AMEX:EPM) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Evolution Petroleum Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Evolution Petroleum Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE 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.
Evolution Petroleum Forward PE Ratio Chart
Evolution Petroleum Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2021-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
14.84
16.53
18.59
15.22
22.94
15.97
1,232.50
Evolution Petroleum Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-09
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-09
2022-12
2023-09
2023-12
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.37
15.22
14.84
16.53
37.04
16.31
16.53
14.68
42.74
16.42
18.59
18.42
11.24
19.27
15.22
16.98
18.21
8.93
34.72
22.94
9.69
7.01
5.61
10.32
32.57
20.04
15.97
20.49
20.96
32.00
1,232.50
662.50
511.43
EPM vs SJT, ANNA, GLND: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Evolution Petroleum Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Evolution Petroleum (EPM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 69.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Evolution Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #512 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Evolution Petroleum's current Forward PE Ratio is 69.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27. Evolution Petroleum's value of 69.66 is 518.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #512 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Evolution Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evolution Petroleum's Forward PE Ratio compare to SJT and ANNA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #512 out of 543 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Evolution Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27. Evolution Petroleum's value of 69.66 is 518.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 11.27, based on 543 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Evolution Petroleum's current Forward PE Ratio of 69.66 is 518.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Evolution Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evolution Petroleum's current Forward PE Ratio is 69.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evolution Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evolution Petroleum (EPM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.66, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 69.66 and 518.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.27. Evolution Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Evolution Petroleum (EPM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 69.66 as of Jul. 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 Evolution Petroleum (EPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evolution Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.66.
GuruFocus considers Evolution Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EPM:
Forward PE Ratio: 69.66
GF Value™: $4.66 vs. price of $3.83 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 518.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#512 of 543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evolution Petroleum Corp is an independent energy company focused on owning and investing in onshore oil and natural gas properties across the United States. Its portfolio includes non-operated interests in various production fields such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery in Louisiana, secondary recovery production in Wyoming, and shale gas reservoirs in Texas and North Dakota. The company generates revenue from the production and sale of oil and natural gas, leveraging specialized technologies to extend reservoir life and enhance recoveries.
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