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Ithaca Energy PLC
(LSE:ITH)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
234.00 p
▼(-1.52% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/24/26
The score is driven primarily by solid fundamentals (strong operating profitability and free cash flow) offset by volatility in earnings and less conservative balance-sheet trends. Technicals are a secondary drag due to weak near-term trend and momentum readings, while valuation is supported by a high dividend yield but held back by a higher P/E for a cyclical business.
Positive Factors
Strong operating margins
High operating margins (EBIT ~34%, EBITDA ~61%) indicate structurally efficient field operations and cost control. That operating profitability supports sustained internal cash generation, funds development capex and cushions the business through commodity cycles over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility and cyclical loss
Material earnings volatility, including a 2025 loss, reflects sensitivity to commodity cycles and non-operating items. This unpredictability undermines forecastable free cash flow and dividend coverage, complicating multi-quarter planning and increasing downside risk if prices or production weaken.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong operating margins
High operating margins (EBIT ~34%, EBITDA ~61%) indicate structurally efficient field operations and cost control. That operating profitability supports sustained internal cash generation, funds development capex and cushions the business through commodity cycles over the next 2–6 months.
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Ithaca Energy PLC (ITH) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£4.01B
Dividend Yield9.33%
Average Volume (3M)1.38M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.4
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth36.10%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees765
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding1,653,732,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,141,336
30 Day Avg. Volume1,380,523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.31
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio4.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£273.33Price Target Upside15.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.47B
Ithaca Energy PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ithaca Energy plc, alongside its subsidiaries, is an upstream energy firm focused on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Its operations are centered in the North Sea, where it holds a portfolio of assets span...
How the Company Makes Money
Ithaca Energy makes money primarily by producing and selling crude oil, natural gas, and related natural gas liquids (where applicable) from its interests in North Sea fields. Revenue is generated from sales volumes multiplied by realized commodit...
Ithaca Energy PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.20B | 2.95B | 1.98B | 2.32B | 2.60B | 1.43B |
| Gross Profit | 1.23B | 1.22B | 842.21M | 1.00B | 1.25B | 549.06M |
| EBITDA | 1.94B | 1.81B | 1.04B | 1.15B | 1.79B | 918.11M |
| Net Income | 240.57M | -85.86M | 153.15M | 215.63M | 1.03B | 620.62M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 12.10B | 11.40B | 8.27B | 6.25B | 6.76B | 4.73B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 398.88M | 170.16M | 178.08M | 156.54M | 253.82M | 44.85M |
| Total Debt | 1.67B | 1.53B | 1.07B | 768.71M | 1.27B | 1.44B |
| Total Liabilities | 9.70B | 8.83B | 5.23B | 3.80B | 4.30B | 4.06B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.40B | 2.57B | 3.04B | 2.44B | 2.46B | 676.51M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 704.61M | 754.81M | 389.20M | 811.97M | 1.34B | 643.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.64B | 1.66B | 853.28M | 1.29B | 1.72B | 912.66M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.39B | -1.48B | -390.91M | -492.40M | -1.40B | -220.15M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -125.59M | -174.08M | -449.48M | -900.73M | -107.45M | -650.74M |
Ithaca Energy PLC Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £4.36B | -20.97 | -4.05% | 6.13% | 57.55% | -54.80% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
64 Neutral | £4.01B | 22.38 | 9.33% | 0.10% | 36.10% | ― | |
63 Neutral | £924.40M | -15.22 | -11.49% | 6.22% | -20.00% | -154.63% | |
58 Neutral | £1.41B | -7.35 | -65.81% | 8.99% | 27.35% | -228.25% | |
54 Neutral | £444.80M | 1,611.22 | 0.54% | 2.91% | -13.35% | -104.39% | |
52 Neutral | £231.50M | 51.51 | -2.23% | ― | -47.84% | -277.39% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Ithaca Energy PLC Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ithaca Energy Executives Add Shares Under HMRC-Approved Incentive Plan
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
Ithaca Energy plc disclosed that executive chairman Yaniv Friedman, chief financial officer Iain Lewis and chief executive officer Luciano Vasques acquired ordinary shares through the company’s HMRC-approved Share Incentive Plan. Under the a...
Executive/Board Changes
Ithaca Energy Executives Boost Holdings Through Share Incentive Plan
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Ithaca Energy has disclosed that its executive chairman, chief financial officer and chief executive officer acquired ordinary shares under the company’s all-employee Share Incentive Plan, with purchases executed via the scheme’s trust...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Ithaca Energy Raises €155m via Tap of 2031 Senior Notes
Positive
May 28, 2026
Ithaca Energy’s North Sea subsidiary has priced a €155 million private placement of additional 5.500% senior notes due 2031 under Regulation S, sold at par and aligned in terms with its existing €450 million 2031 notes. The proce...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Ithaca Energy boosts liquidity and advances key North Sea projects as Q1 performance underpins rising dividends
Positive
May 20, 2026
Ithaca Energy reported robust first-quarter 2026 performance, with average production of 126 kboe/d and adjusted EBITDAX of $571 million, reinforcing strong cash generation and a strengthened balance sheet despite slightly lower earnings year-on-y...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Ithaca Energy Wins Full Shareholder Backing at 2026 AGM
Positive
May 13, 2026
Shareholders of Ithaca Energy PLC approved all resolutions at the 2026 annual general meeting, including the receipt of the 2025 accounts, the directors’ remuneration report and policy, and the reappointment of Deloitte as auditor. The vote ...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ithaca Energy Executives Increase Holdings Under Share Incentive Plan
Positive
May 8, 2026
Ithaca Energy plc disclosed that its executive chairman, chief financial officer and chief executive officer purchased ordinary shares under the company’s HMRC-approved Share Incentive Plan. The plan allows employees to acquire shares via sa...
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