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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
2.50p
▼(-16.67% Downside)
The score is held down primarily by weak financial fundamentals—persistent operating losses and multi-year negative operating/free cash flow—despite a relatively low-debt balance sheet. Technicals also lean negative with the price below key moving averages and a negative MACD, while valuation is pressured by a very high P/E and no reported dividend yield.

Prospex Oil and Gas (PXEN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Prospex Oil and Gas Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionProspex Energy PLC operates as an oil and gas investment company in Europe. The company holds interest in the Tesorillo Project that comprises two petroleum exploration licenses, the Tesorillo and Ruedalabola permits, which cover an area of approximately 38,000 hectares located in Cadiz Province in southern Spain; and a 17% working interest in the Podere Gallina exploration permit in Po Valley Basin, Italy. It also holds 49.9% interest in El Romeral gas and power operation, including three producing wells comprising El Ciervo-1, Santa Clara-1, and Sevilla-3. The company was formerly known as Prospex Oil and Gas Plc and changed its name to Prospex Energy PLC in July 2020. Prospex Energy PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Prospex Oil and Gas Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall financial performance is weak: operating results show persistent EBIT losses and revenue reported as 0 across the years provided, while operating and free cash flow are negative every year (ongoing cash burn). The balance sheet is a relative positive with low leverage and rising equity, but returns have turned negative in the latest periods, limiting the benefit.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
The income statement shows weak operating performance: revenue is reported as 0 across all years provided, while operating profit is consistently negative (EBIT losses every year from 2020–2024). Net income is volatile—profitable in 2021–2022 but loss-making in 2020, 2023, and slightly negative in 2024—suggesting earnings are not being driven by stable underlying operations. Overall profitability quality appears low due to persistent operating losses and inconsistent bottom-line results.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
The balance sheet is a relative strength. Leverage is low (debt-to-equity near zero in 2023–2024, and modest in earlier years), which reduces financial risk for a cyclical exploration and production business. Equity has grown materially over time (from ~£4.7m in 2020 to ~£24.6m in 2024), supporting a stronger capital base. The key weakness is returns: return on equity has swung from strong positives in 2021–2022 to negative in 2023–2024, indicating the balance sheet is not consistently translating into shareholder returns.
Cash Flow
12
Very Negative
Cash flow trends are weak and persistent: operating cash flow is negative every year provided (2020–2024), and free cash flow is also negative each year, indicating ongoing cash burn. Cash generation has not covered reported earnings in multiple periods, and the company appears reliant on financing or balance-sheet support rather than internally generated cash. While free cash flow improved in 2024 versus 2023, the absolute level remains meaningfully negative, keeping liquidity risk elevated.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Gross Profit0.000.000.000.000.000.00
EBITDA243.59K0.0050.27K-839.00K2.38M-1.76M
Net Income48.26K-46.76K-1.23M7.14M2.26M-1.81M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets26.52M25.76M21.80M23.06M8.98M5.75M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments147.23K1.19M3.29K1.48M220.06K220.62K
Total Debt0.000.00168.49K2.61M388.20K867.57K
Total Liabilities992.70K1.17M1.22M3.91M481.49K1.03M
Stockholders Equity25.53M24.59M20.58M19.15M8.50M4.72M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-4.11K-2.61M-1.16M-4.24M-1.05M-1.16M
Operating Cash Flow-4.11K-2.61M-1.16M-4.24M-1.05M-1.16M
Investing Cash Flow57.00-6.33K-161.43K-122.00-106.72K-51.66K
Financing Cash Flow4.25M3.79M-156.44K5.50M1.05M1.31M

Prospex Oil and Gas Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
54
Neutral
£11.97M-1.14-21.11%-12.15%-200.00%
53
Neutral
£11.93M-2.68-16.91%-29.63%-427.78%
49
Neutral
£15.80M-17.3927.27%
44
Neutral
£9.04M-2.80-5.14%
42
Neutral
£12.86M300.000.21%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:PXEN
Prospex Oil and Gas
3.00
-4.50
-60.00%
GB:ANGS
Angus Energy
0.24
-0.04
-14.29%
GB:CAD
Cadogan Petroleum
4.75
0.20
4.40%
GB:TRP
Tower Resources
0.03
>-0.01
-3.45%
GB:PPP
Pennpetro Energy Plc
9.00
-0.55
-5.76%
GB:ORCA
Orcadian Energy Plc
20.00
11.00
122.22%

Prospex Oil and Gas Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Prospex Energy Reports Stable Output and Advances Development at Italy’s Selva Malvezzi Gas Field
Positive
Jan 28, 2026

Prospex Energy has reported ongoing stable production and solid cash generation from the Podere Maiar-1 gas well within the Selva Malvezzi concession in Italy, with Q4 2025 gross output of 6.97 MMscm (2.58 MMscm net to Prospex) and €0.85 million of revenue net to the company, even as gas prices eased over the year. Cumulative gross production since first gas in July 2023 has reached around 95% of the field’s certified proved reserves, underscoring the asset’s strong performance and reinforcing its role as a key cash engine for Prospex. Alongside current output, operator Po Valley Energy has completed a 3D geophysical survey over roughly 140 sq km on time and under budget, work that is expected to deliver a high-resolution subsurface model to guide future field development and potential resource upgrades. The joint venture is now prioritising a four-well development programme at Casale Guida 1d, Ronchi 1d, Selva Malvezzi 1d and Bagnarola 1d, with the Environmental Impact Assessment being updated to reflect ministry recommendations and expanded project scope, positioning Selva Malvezzi for a possible next phase of growth and production expansion once regulatory approvals are secured.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PXEN) stock is a Sell with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prospex Oil and Gas stock, see the GB:PXEN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Prospex to Restart El Romeral Output as New Wells Near Permit Clearance
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

Prospex Energy has secured a rental transformer for its El Romeral gas-to-power plant in southern Spain, allowing electricity generation and sales to resume by the end of January 2026 after a prolonged outage linked to the failure of a previous rental arrangement. To obtain the new unit, Tarba waived a €76,000 compensation claim for lost production against the former rental supplier, prioritising a rapid restart to monetise remaining gas reserves by targeting high-priced overnight hours in Spain’s increasingly volatile spot power market; this should restore cash flow from an asset the company describes as having substantial development potential. In parallel, permitting is in the final stages for five new low-risk natural gas wells on the El Romeral concessions, which together hold more than 90 bcf of gas resources; just two of the planned wells could fill the plant to full capacity, with additional gas potentially underpinning future plant expansion and direct gas sales to the grid, thereby strengthening Prospex’s growth profile and role as a hybrid gas-and-solar power provider in Europe’s energy transition.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PXEN) stock is a Sell with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prospex Oil and Gas stock, see the GB:PXEN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy Raises £1.35m via Convertible Notes to Fund European Gas Assets
Positive
Jan 19, 2026

Prospex Energy PLC has completed a £1.35 million fundraising through unsecured Convertible Loan Notes, with proceeds already used to meet its 37% share of the 3D seismic acquisition at the Selva Malvezzi concession in Italy and to clear outstanding obligations at its Viura interest in Spain. The notes, carrying 12% annual interest and convertible at 3p per share, also fund upgrades at the El Romeral power plant and support broader capital expenditure, strengthening Prospex’s balance of growth funding and production-backed cash flow; director participation has been treated as a related-party transaction, with the company’s nominated adviser deeming the terms fair and reasonable for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PXEN) stock is a Hold with a £2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prospex Oil and Gas stock, see the GB:PXEN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy Nears £1m in Convertible Loan Note Commitments, Extends Fundraise
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Prospex Energy has secured committed subscriptions of about £1 million towards its planned £1.6 million issuance of unsecured Convertible Loan Notes and extended the offer period to 16 January 2026, with the notes carrying a 12% annual coupon, a 3p conversion price and staged principal repayments through mid-2028. The company plans to use the net proceeds primarily to fund capital expenditure across its European gas assets, including £800,000 for development at Italy’s Selva Malvezzi concession, £300,000 for a new transformer at Spain’s El Romeral power plant, and settlement of a prior cash call at the Viura project, while signalling confidence that forecast higher gas production will support loan repayments; Chairman Bill Smith’s increased and partially fee-funded participation, cleared as fair and reasonable by the company’s nominated adviser, further underscores board backing for the financing.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PXEN) stock is a Hold with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prospex Oil and Gas stock, see the GB:PXEN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy Names Tom Reynolds as New CEO and Keeps Convertible Loan Offer Open
Positive
Jan 6, 2026

Prospex Energy has announced the retirement of CEO Mark Routh and the appointment of Tom Reynolds as its new chief executive and board director, effective by 1 February 2026, with Routh supporting a short transition period. Reynolds, a seasoned energy-sector executive with prior leadership roles at Scirocco Energy and Bridge Energy and current non-executive duties at Zephyr Energy, will receive a remuneration package that includes salary, equity, a signing bonus via convertible loan notes, and nil-cost options tied to a future liquidity event, underscoring the Board’s drive to align management incentives with long-term value creation. Alongside the leadership change, Prospex confirmed that its previously announced up to £1.6 million convertible loan note offering remains open, signaling the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its capital base as it seeks to grow its European gas and power asset portfolio and deliver increased returns for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PXEN) stock is a Hold with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prospex Oil and Gas stock, see the GB:PXEN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy Launches Up to £1.6m Convertible Loan Note Raise for European Gas Assets
Positive
Dec 19, 2025

Prospex Energy has raised £565,000 through the issue of unsecured convertible loan notes and is opening the offering to existing shareholders and qualified investors to increase the total subscription to up to £1.6 million. The notes, which pay 12% annual interest and are convertible at 3p per share with staged capital repayments by mid-2028, will primarily finance the company’s 37% share of 3D seismic costs at the Selva Malvezzi gas concession in Italy, a new transformer for the El Romeral power plant in southern Spain, and the previously deferred £200,000 cash call on the Viura asset in northern Spain. With directors and a major partner, HEYCO Energy Group, participating in the issue, the funding is intended to support Prospex’s growth-focused capital expenditure while production income continues to cover operating expenses, underscoring management’s confidence in the long‑term value potential of its European gas and power portfolio.

Business Operations and Strategy
Prospex Energy Completes 3D Geophysical Campaign in Italy
Positive
Dec 4, 2025

Prospex Energy PLC announced the successful completion of a 3D geophysical acquisition campaign over the Selva Malvezzi production concession in Italy, conducted by Po Valley Operations Pty Limited. This campaign, covering approximately 140 square kilometers, is crucial for refining the joint venture’s four-well development program. The data acquired will undergo processing to create a high-resolution subsurface model, supporting future field development and potential resource upgrades. The completion of this project, ahead of schedule and on budget, highlights Prospex’s operational efficiency and strategic focus on enhancing its asset base in the European gas sector.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy PLC Reports Significant Investments and Strategic Expansion in 2025
Positive
Nov 24, 2025

Prospex Energy PLC has made significant financial strides in 2025, investing £3.763 million in its assets, primarily funded through internal resources and equity raises. The company has expanded its holdings, including full ownership of the El Romeral power plant and further investments in the Viura gas field. With ongoing projects in Italy and new ventures in Poland, Prospex aims to capitalize on the growing European gas market, while planning to finance future capital expenditures through various means to enhance shareholder value.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Prospex Energy Reports Steady Production at Viura Gas Field
Positive
Nov 20, 2025

Prospex Energy PLC has announced an operational update for the Viura gas field in northern Spain, where it holds a 7.24% interest. The field is producing gas at a steady rate of over 190,000 standard cubic meters per day, with a reduced water production due to recent well improvements. This performance supports the company’s view of Viura as a strong asset. The operator is reprocessing 3D seismic data to optimize the structural model, aiming to secure a debt facility for future development wells scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027. This update underscores Prospex’s strategic focus on enhancing its energy portfolio and securing financial backing for further development.

Business Operations and Strategy
Prospex Energy Advances Selva Malvezzi Operations with 3D Seismic Survey
Positive
Nov 18, 2025

Prospex Energy PLC has announced significant progress in the Selva Malvezzi production concession in Italy, where a 3D seismic survey is underway to enhance geological understanding and optimize future drilling targets. The PM-1 well continues to perform robustly, producing 61 million scm of natural gas since July 2023, and recent operational improvements, including noise reduction measures and vegetation screening, have strengthened community relations.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Prospex Energy Advances El Romeral Gas Drilling Plans
Positive
Nov 17, 2025

Prospex Energy PLC has completed the statutory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation process for drilling five new natural gas wells on the El Romeral concessions in Spain, with no objections from 29 statutory consultees. The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in Madrid (MITECO) now has the full EIA documentation to assess, with a timeline of 90-180 days for final approval. This development is crucial for Prospex, as the El Romeral power plant will reach full output capacity from the production of just two of the proposed wells, supporting expansion plans and the ability to supply natural gas directly to the gas grid.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 04, 2026