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Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE:NOG) 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 .
Northern Oil & Gas Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Northern Oil & Gas Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Oil & Gas'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.
Northern Oil & Gas Forward PE Ratio Chart
Northern Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
39.22
45.45
3.48
6.72
10.18
3.13
3.14
5.02
6.87
7.10
Northern Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
39.22
43.29
55.87
45.45
7.92
13.40
5.56
3.48
3.91
3.16
3.09
6.72
3.25
4.67
4.02
10.18
5.02
7.47
5.36
3.13
4.81
4.22
2.66
3.14
3.23
3.52
5.25
5.02
6.55
7.06
5.80
6.87
6.72
6.48
8.74
7.10
9.49
5.02
NOG vs MNR, TALO, BKV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Northern Oil & Gas'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.
Northern Oil & Gas Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Northern Oil & Gas's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Oil & Gas'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.
Northern Oil & Gas (NOG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.79 as of Aug. 27, 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 Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #121 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Northern Oil & Gas' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Northern Oil & Gas' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.79. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.29. Northern Oil & Gas' value of 6.79 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #121 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Oil & Gas' Forward PE Ratio compare to MNR and TALO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #121 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Northern Oil & Gas in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.29. Northern Oil & Gas' value of 6.79 is 39.9% below 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 11.29, 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. Northern Oil & Gas's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.79 is 39.9% below 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 Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Oil & Gas's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Oil & Gas (NOG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.31, compared to a current price of $26.02 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.79 and 39.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.29. Northern Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Northern Oil & Gas (NOG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.79 as of Aug. 27, 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 Northern Oil & Gas (NOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.02 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.31.
GuruFocus considers Northern Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NOG:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.79
GF Value™: $31.31 vs. price of $26.02 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#121 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Oil & Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. The company's oil and natural gas sales come from three geographic areas in the United States: the Williston Basin (North Dakota and Montana), the Permian Basin (New Mexico and Texas), the Uinta Basin, and the Appalachian Basin (Pennsylvania and Ohio).
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