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Epsilon Energy (NAS:EPSN) 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 .
Epsilon Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Epsilon Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Epsilon Energy'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.
Epsilon Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
Epsilon Energy Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.86
Epsilon Energy Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.86
16.30
15.60
15.94
EPSN vs AMPY, PED, EPM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Epsilon Energy'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.
Epsilon Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Epsilon Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Epsilon Energy'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.
Epsilon Energy (EPSN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.16 as of Aug. 19, 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 Epsilon Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Epsilon Energy ranks #350 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Epsilon Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Epsilon Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.16. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.22. Epsilon Energy's value of 15.16 is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Epsilon Energy ranks #350 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Epsilon Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epsilon Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMPY and PED?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Epsilon Energy ranks #350 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Epsilon Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.22. Epsilon Energy's value of 15.16 is 35.1% 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 11.22, based on 546 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. Epsilon Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.16 is 35.1% 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 Epsilon Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Epsilon Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Epsilon Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epsilon Energy (EPSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.09, compared to a current price of $5.68 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.16 and 35.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.22. Epsilon Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Epsilon Energy (EPSN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.16 as of Aug. 19, 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 Epsilon Energy (EPSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epsilon Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.68 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.09.
GuruFocus considers Epsilon Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EPSN:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.16
GF Value™: $8.09 vs. price of $5.68 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#350 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Epsilon Energy Ltd is a North American on-shore focused independent natural gas and oil company engaged in the acquisition, development, gathering and production of natural gas and oil reserves. Its properties include Appalachian Basin-Pennsylvania, Permian Basin-Texas and New Mexico, Anadarko Basin-Oklahoma, Powder River Basin-Wyoming, Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin-Alberta, Canada. Its segments include The Upstream segment activities include acquisition, development and production of natural gas and oil reserves on properties within the United States and Canada; and The Gas Gathering segment partners with two other companies to operate a natural gas gathering system. The Upstream segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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