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Blue Dolphin Energy CoBDCO +7.12%44 PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 327% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates BDCO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 Oil & Gas companies, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks better than 77.46% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-15), Blue Dolphin Energy Co's share price is
$4.1068.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.46. Therefore, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
BDCO'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 2.09 Max: 37
Current: 8.93
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Blue Dolphin Energy Co was 37.00. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.09.
BDCO's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked better than 77.46% of 621
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 14.82
vs BDCO: 8.93
During the past 13 years, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 322.70% per year. The lowest was -306.20% per year. And the median was 14.10% per year.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (OTCPK:BDCO) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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 (TTM).
Blue Dolphin Energy Co PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Blue Dolphin Energy Co PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
BDCO vs HEOL, DLXY, VLO: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co PE Ratio (TTM) vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Share Price of today is $4.1068.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co'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 $0.46.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. This is 327% above median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 0.57 to 37.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 621 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.93 is 327% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 37.00. The Oil & Gas industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.82. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 8.93 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 621 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to HEOL and DLXY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 621 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Blue Dolphin Energy Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.82. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 8.93 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 0.57 to 37.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 14.82, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio (TTM) for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Oil & Gas companies is 14.82, based on 621 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.93 is 39.7% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.93, which is 327% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.34, compared to a current price of $4.11 — trading 75.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.93, which is 327% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 39.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 14.82. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.93 as of Jul. 15, 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.11 is trading 75.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.34.
GuruFocus considers Blue Dolphin Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BDCO:
PE Ratio (TTM): 8.93 (327% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: $2.34 vs. price of $4.11 (75.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#140 of 621)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co is an independent downstream energy company operating in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Operations consist of a light sweet-crude, bpd crude distillation tower, and petroleum storage tank capacity in Nixon, Texas. It operates in two segments Refinery operations, which derives revenue from refined product sales, and Tolling and Terminaling, which derives revenue from storage tank rental fees, ancillary services fees (such as for in-tank blending) and tolling and reservation fees for use of the naphtha stabilizer at the Nixon refinery. Majority of the revenue is derived form Refinery operations segment.
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