AIM:PET PE PEG Gauge Nov 10th 17
Oil and gas companies are typically trading at a PE of 14x, relatively similar to the rest of the UK stock market PE of 19x. This means the industry, on average, is fairly valued compared to the wider market – minimal expected gains and losses from mispricing here. However, the industry returned a lower 5.74% compared to the market’s 12.78%, illustrative of the recent sector upheaval. Since PET’s earnings doesn’t seem to reflect its true value, its PE ratio isn’t very useful. A loose alternative to gauge PET’s value is to assume the stock should be relatively in-line with its industry.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? PET has been an oil and gas industry laggard in the past year. If your initial investment thesis is around the growth prospects of PET, there are other oil and gas companies that have delivered higher growth, and perhaps trading at a discount to the industry average. Consider how PET fits into your wider portfolio and the opportunity cost of holding onto the stock.
Are you a potential investor? If PET has been on your watchlist for a while, now may be a good time to dig deeper into the stock. Although its growth has delivered lower growth relative to its oil and gas peers in the near term, the market may be pessimistic on the stock, leading to a potential undervaluation. Before you make a decision on the stock, I suggest you look at PET’s future cash flows in order to assess whether the stock is trading at a reasonable price.
For a deeper dive into Petrel Resources’s stock, take a look at the company’s latest free analysis report to find out more on its financial health and other fundamentals. Interested in other energy stocks instead? Use our free playform to see my list of over 300 other oil and gas companies trading on the market.
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The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned.