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Primeenergy
(NASDAQ:PNRG)
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
$229.00
▲(22.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is primarily driven by strong financial performance—very low leverage and strong TTM cash generation—partially tempered by cyclical earnings volatility and margin compression versus prior highs. Technicals are supportive but somewhat stretched (near overbought), while valuation is reasonable on P/E but lacks dividend support; corporate actions (buyback authorization) provide an additional positive tailwind.
Positive Factors
Exceptionally low leverage
The conservative capital structure limits solvency risk and interest burden, preserving financial flexibility through commodity cycles. Substantial equity relative to debt also supports continued investment or shareholder returns without relying heavily on external financing.
Negative Factors
Commodity-driven earnings volatility
Upstream revenue and earnings depend heavily on oil, gas, and NGL prices, leaving results exposed to industry cycles. The recent multi-year swings reduce earnings visibility and can affect capital spending, cash generation, and returns even with strong assets.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Exceptionally low leverage
The conservative capital structure limits solvency risk and interest burden, preserving financial flexibility through commodity cycles. Substantial equity relative to debt also supports continued investment or shareholder returns without relying heavily on external financing.
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Primeenergy (PNRG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$325.19M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)46.57K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta (1Y)0.84
Revenue Growth-19.15%
EPS Growth-28.59%
CountryUS
Employees67
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.21
Shares Outstanding1,582,600
10 Day Avg. Volume47,302
30 Day Avg. Volume46,572
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.53
P/FCF Ratio13.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$166.00Price Target Upside-11.32% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)13.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$182.00M
Primeenergy Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (PNRG) is a U.S.-based independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties. The company operates in the upstream energy sector an...
How the Company Makes Money
PrimeEnergy primarily makes money by producing and selling crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) from its portfolio of properties. Revenue is generated when hydrocarbons produced from wells in which the company owns a working inte...
Primeenergy Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
76
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
83
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 176.29M | 185.91M | 233.89M | 123.13M | 93.27M | 82.42M |
| Gross Profit | 45.59M | 49.00M | 87.70M | 40.72M | 16.29M | 22.52M |
| EBITDA | 94.91M | 108.45M | 149.95M | 66.42M | 87.97M | 32.97M |
| Net Income | 24.82M | 26.31M | 55.40M | 28.10M | 48.66M | 2.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 315.32M | 323.89M | 324.62M | 288.57M | 247.14M | 210.91M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.73M | 7.42M | 2.55M | 11.06M | 26.54M | 10.35M |
| Total Debt | 1.47M | 3.88M | 8.26M | 3.90M | 11.00M | 36.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 96.90M | 108.21M | 121.70M | 127.62M | 106.78M | 111.82M |
| Stockholders Equity | 218.43M | 215.69M | 202.93M | 160.95M | 140.35M | 99.09M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 51.01M | 20.78M | -3.33M | -4.76M | 17.15M | 7.89M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 98.33M | 96.73M | 115.91M | 109.02M | 33.13M | 28.62M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -48.33M | -74.31M | -114.99M | -105.70M | 15.47M | -19.25M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -23.64M | -17.55M | -9.43M | -18.80M | -32.40M | -18.00K |
Primeenergy Technical Analysis
Positive
187.20
Price Trends
183.92
Positive
204.45
Positive
190.69
Positive
Market Momentum
4.38
Negative
67.85
Neutral
78.36
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PNRG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 187.2 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 189.89, above the 50-day MA of 183.92, and below the 200-day MA of 190.69, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 4.38 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.36 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PNRG.
Primeenergy Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $325.19M | 13.85 | 11.47% | ― | -19.15% | -28.59% | |
69 Neutral | $184.07M | 13.92 | 18.23% | ― | 554.95% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
64 Neutral | $168.98M | -28.84 | -2.92% | 4.29% | 53.71% | -204.13% | |
60 Neutral | $198.16M | 9.64 | 5.13% | ― | -23.70% | 30.67% | |
57 Neutral | $356.94M | -1.27 | -28.80% | ― | -3.15% | -416.57% | |
55 Neutral | $325.15M | -1.30 | -122.23% | ― | 2.69% | -289.33% |
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Primeenergy Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
PrimeEnergy Updates Credit Facility Borrowing Base Agreement
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
On August 3, 2026, PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation amended its borrowing base agreement with Citibank, N.A., reducing the borrowing base on its credit facility from $115 million to $105 million. As of March 31, 2026, and continuing through the d...
Executive/Board ChangesStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
PrimeEnergy Announces Share Repurchase After Annual Shareholder Meeting
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
At its annual meeting on June 10, 2026, PrimeEnergy Resources stockholders re-elected five incumbent directors—Beverly A. Cummings, Charles E. Drimal Jr., Thomas S. T. Gimbel, Clint Hurt and H. Gifford Fong—for one-year terms, with no ...
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