U.S. Energy (USEG)
NASDAQ:USEG
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USEG Stock Chart & Stats
$1.00
-$0.04(-1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.00
-$0.04(-1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.66 - $2.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume133.56K
Average Volume (3M)9.01M
Market Cap
$50.90M
Enterprise Value$27.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.42
Shares Outstanding52,320,430
10 Day Avg. Volume994,809
30 Day Avg. Volume9,010,769
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.29
Price to Sales (P/S)4.25
P/FCF Ratio-1.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.53
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-18.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.46
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Project FID & EPC ContractReaching a Final Investment Decision and executing a fixed‑scope EPC with an experienced contractor moves Big Sky from development to construction. This reduces execution risk, improves schedule and cost visibility, and materially raises the probability of delivering long‑term, recurring project cash flows once commissioned.
Take‑or‑pay Helium OfftakeA five‑year, fully take‑or‑pay contract with an investment‑grade counterparty secures initial helium revenue and shifts volume and downstream risk to the buyer. Contracted pricing and credit quality materially de‑risk Phase 1 cash flows, support project financing, and provide predictable early operating cash generation.
Capital Stack Complete; Low LeverageCompleting the Phase 1 capital stack (equity raise plus enlarged senior secured facility) and a low debt posture provide funding clarity to finish construction. The stronger balance sheet and modest leverage improve survival odds during the build phase and reduce the immediate need for dilutive or expensive bridge financing.
Bears Say
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowTrailing‑twelve‑month negative operating and free cash flows indicate the company is burning cash rather than generating it from operations. Persistent cash burn raises reliance on external capital or asset sales to fund near‑term obligations and remaining project spend, increasing dilution and refinancing risk if timelines slip.
Sustained Losses And Weak ProfitabilityMulti‑year deterioration to negative gross profit and substantial net losses signals structural margin and cost issues absent project upside. Sustained unprofitability erodes equity, limits internal reinvestment capacity, and means the company’s long‑term viability depends heavily on successful commercialization of Big Sky and related initiatives.
Dependency On MRV/45Q ApprovalsProject economics and an estimated ~$130M of 45Q value hinge on receiving MRV and 45Q approvals. Regulatory delay, modification or denial would materially reduce policy‑backed cash flows that underpin financing and long‑term returns, making project viability and scalable EOR economics significantly more uncertain.
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USEG FAQ
What was U.S. Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
U.S. Energy lowest stock price was $0.66 and its highest was $2.75 in the past 12 months.
What is U.S. Energy’s market cap?
U.S. Energy’s market cap is $50.90M.
When is U.S. Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
U.S. Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were U.S. Energy’s earnings last quarter?
U.S. Energy released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.04 by -$0.04.
Is U.S. Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts U.S. Energy’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does U.S. Energy pay dividends?
U.S. Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.022 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on U.S. Energy dividends here
What is U.S. Energy’s EPS estimate?
U.S. Energy’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does U.S. Energy have?
U.S. Energy has 52,320,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to U.S. Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
U.S. Energy reported an EPS of -$0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.257%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of U.S. Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in USEG
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US Energy Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
USEG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $891.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-49.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
U.S. Energy
U.S. Energy Corp., an independent energy company, focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the continental United States. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties in the Williston Basin in North Dakota; the Permian Basin in New Mexico; and Texas. As of December 31, 2021, the company had an estimated proved reserves of 1,344,626 barrel of oil equivalent; oil and natural gas leases covered 89,846 gross acres and 5,757 net acres; and 146 gross producing wells. U.S. Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Houston, Texas.
USEG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple material positive operational and commercial milestones: FID on Phase 1, a fixed-scope EPC contract, a completed Phase 1 capital stack, and a 5-year 100% take-or-pay helium offtake at $285/Mcf. Management also quantified a significant policy-backed revenue stream (~$130M of 45Q value over 12 years) and outlined a clear path to commercial operations (first gas and revenue targeted Q1 2027) plus scalable Phase 2 optionality. The principal risks discussed were near-term execution/permit timing (MRV/EPA approvals), remaining near-term CAPEX (~$25M), and the fact the project is not yet revenue-generating. On balance, the highlights — completed financing, long-term offtake, and construction underway — materially outweigh the near-term operational and regulatory risks.View all USEG earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
27.01% Insiders
1.45% Mutual Funds
4.08% Other Institutional Investors
66.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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