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Battalion Oil
(NYSE MKT:BATL)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$1.50
▲(23.97% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/09/26
The score is held back primarily by weak and volatile profitability (TTM net loss and declining revenue) and a technically weak longer-term trend (below 50/100/200-day averages with negative MACD). Offsetting factors include a materially improved balance sheet (low leverage) and improving free cash flow, with the recent refinancing adding additional liquidity and flexibility.
Positive Factors
Improved Balance Sheet / Low Leverage
Capital structure materially strengthened: debt-to-equity around 0.15 and a sizable equity base reduce default risk and fund future development. This lower leverage gives Battalion durable financial flexibility to execute multi-well programs and withstand commodity cycles over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Weak and Volatile Profitability
Earnings have swung materially across recent years, with sizable TTM losses driven by non-cash charges and price sensitivity. Persistent volatility in reported earnings limits free-cash-flow predictability, raises remediation risk during downturns, and complicates multi-period planning for investors and lenders.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved Balance Sheet / Low Leverage
Capital structure materially strengthened: debt-to-equity around 0.15 and a sizable equity base reduce default risk and fund future development. This lower leverage gives Battalion durable financial flexibility to execute multi-well programs and withstand commodity cycles over the next several quarters.
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Battalion Oil (BATL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$34.79M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)21.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-0.31
Revenue Growth-18.02%
EPS Growth-131.87%
CountryUS
Employees38
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.60
Shares Outstanding22,018,848
10 Day Avg. Volume22,586,543
30 Day Avg. Volume21,233,372
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio-0.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-0.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-0.14
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Battalion Oil Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Battalion Oil Corporation functions as an autonomous energy enterprise, primarily focused on the acquisition, exploration, extraction, and enhancement of crude oil and natural gas deposits located on land throughout the United States. As of the cl...
How the Company Makes Money
Battalion Oil primarily makes money by selling the crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) produced from its operated and non-operated wells. Revenue is driven mainly by (1) production volumes (how many barrels of oil and volumes of...
Battalion Oil Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 157.53M | 164.96M | 193.89M | 220.76M | 359.06M | 285.20M |
| Gross Profit | 73.43M | 17.82M | 79.24M | 100.18M | 233.89M | 180.28M |
| EBITDA | 16.48M | 92.86M | 36.00M | 86.89M | 94.05M | 25.11M |
| Net Income | -50.62M | 11.88M | -31.88M | -3.05M | 18.54M | -28.32M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 412.37M | 460.68M | 431.05M | 485.34M | 485.36M | 390.27M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 46.37M | 27.96M | 19.71M | 57.53M | 32.73M | 48.75M |
| Total Debt | 23.19M | 189.82M | 165.87M | 197.88M | 218.09M | 182.37M |
| Total Liabilities | 255.25M | 267.23M | 249.39M | 310.78M | 400.73M | 326.56M |
| Stockholders Equity | 157.12M | 193.45M | 181.66M | 174.56M | 84.63M | 63.70M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 39.67M | -35.48M | -29.34M | -28.85M | -47.82M | 15.64M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 28.46M | 39.09M | 35.35M | 17.59M | 78.80M | 68.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.60M | -74.95M | -65.44M | -51.84M | -126.13M | -51.91M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -49.39M | 44.11M | -7.73M | 59.06M | 31.79M | 27.41M |
Battalion Oil Technical Analysis
Neutral
1.21
Price Trends
1.91
Negative
5.13
Negative
3.30
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.11
Negative
49.69
Neutral
31.57
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BATL, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1.21 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.36, below the 50-day MA of 1.91, and below the 200-day MA of 3.30, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.11 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.57 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BATL.
Battalion Oil Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
60 Neutral | $17.10M | 12.97 | 6.59% | 0.96% | -10.83% | -23.27% | |
51 Neutral | $34.79M | -0.28 | -38.74% | ― | -18.02% | -131.87% | |
46 Neutral | $14.83M | -1.69 | -77.96% | ― | -36.07% | 1.03% | |
43 Neutral | $2.40M | ― | -69.23% | ― | -22.13% | -238.13% |
* Energy Sector Average
BATL
Battalion Oil
1.58
0.28
21.54%
BRN
Barnwell
1.03
-0.12
-10.43%
MXC
Mexco Energy
8.36
0.10
1.21%
MTR
Mesa Royalty
3.15
-2.22
-41.29%
VIVK
Vivakor
0.26
-147.35
-99.82%
Battalion Oil Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Battalion Oil Refinances Credit Facility to Boost Flexibility
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation closed a refinancing of its senior secured credit facility through a Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement that lowers borrowing costs, extends the loan maturity to December 31, 2029 ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Battalion Oil Stockholders Approve Directors and Auditor Appointments
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
On June 11, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where investors voted to elect four directors to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are chosen. All four nominees, Jonathan D. Bar...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Battalion Oil Reshapes Portfolio With West Quito Divestiture
Neutral
May 13, 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Battalion Oil reported average production of 12,578 Boe/d, up from late 2025 levels, while operating revenue fell year-on-year to $39.2 million as weaker realized commodity prices more than offset higher volumes. The ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Battalion Oil Establishes $150 Million At-the-Market Program
Neutral
May 5, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation entered into a sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners that allows the company, at its discretion, to issue and sell up to $150 million of common stock from time to time through at-the-market transactio...
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