U.S. Energy (USEG)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.86
▼(-14.20% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/18/26
The score is held down primarily by weak recent financial performance (sharp TTM losses and cash burn, plus concerning TTM balance-sheet figures). Technicals also indicate a weak trend below major moving averages. Corporate events provide some upside via project advancement and fresh capital, but they do not fully offset current financial and trend risks.
Positive Factors
Project Advancement / Diversification
The FID and fixed‑scope EPC contract materially de‑risk project execution for Big Sky, creating vertically integrated helium, CO2 recovery/sequestration and EOR streams. Multi‑decade feedstock and policy‑supported tax credits (Section 45Q) provide structural, diversified revenue beyond spot hydrocarbons.
Negative Factors
Weak Profitability
Sustained losses and a negative gross profit indicate the cost base does not scale with revenue, undermining long‑term margin sustainability. Persistent unprofitability reduces internal funding capacity for development, increases reliance on external capital, and weakens returns potential even if project milestones are met.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Project Advancement / Diversification
The FID and fixed‑scope EPC contract materially de‑risk project execution for Big Sky, creating vertically integrated helium, CO2 recovery/sequestration and EOR streams. Multi‑decade feedstock and policy‑supported tax credits (Section 45Q) provide structural, diversified revenue beyond spot hydrocarbons.
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US Energy (USEG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$40.58M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)11.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.85
Revenue Growth-57.06%
EPS Growth38.11%
CountryUS
Employees20
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.06
Shares Outstanding53,069,190
10 Day Avg. Volume3,850,485
30 Day Avg. Volume11,036,831
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 Cap0.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-12.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.34
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.29M
US Energy Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 Ba...
How the Company Makes Money
USEG primarily makes money by selling the crude oil and natural gas (and associated natural gas liquids, if produced) generated from its oil and gas properties. Revenue is driven by (1) production volumes attributable to its working interests and ...
US Energy Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2025
(Q2-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call highlighted successful developments in the Montana industrial gas project and significant resource confirmation, demonstrating progress in U.S. Energy's strategic transformation. However, revenue decline and lower-than-expected helium concentrations are challenges that need addressing. Overall, the call reflects a balanced outlook with both achievements and challenges.Positive Updates
Successful Development of Montana Industrial Gas Project
Completed the initial phase of development, including drilling of 2 new wells targeting helium and CO2, and managing production to optimize reservoir performance.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Revenue dropped to approximately $2 million from $6 million in the same quarter last year due to divestitures.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Successful Development of Montana Industrial Gas Project
Completed the initial phase of development, including drilling of 2 new wells targeting helium and CO2, and managing production to optimize reservoir performance.
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Company Guidance
During the second quarter of 2025, U.S. Energy Corporation reported significant strides in its Montana-based industrial gas project, with the completion of the initial development phase on track to bring operations online. This phase involved drilling two new wells and optimizing production to approximately 8 million cubic feet per day with a premium gas composition of 85% CO2, 5% natural gas, and 0.4% helium. The company reported net contingent resources of 444 billion cubic feet of CO2 and 1.3 billion cubic feet of helium. Plans for the Kevin Dome processing plant are underway, with construction costs projected to be under $10 million. U.S. Energy also highlighted its carbon management strategy, with injection wells supporting a sequestration capacity of approximately 240,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. Financially, the company posted $2 million in revenue, with a lease operating expense of $1.6 million or $32.14 per BOE. The balance sheet showed no debt on a $20 million revolving credit facility, and a cash position of over $6.7 million, bolstered by net proceeds from an equity offering.US Energy Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 7.35M | 20.62M | 32.32M | 44.55M | 6.19M |
| Gross Profit | -2.26M | -276.00K | 3.16M | 14.70M | 3.77M |
| EBITDA | -6.54M | -16.81M | -20.72M | 7.50M | -273.00K |
| Net Income | -14.37M | -25.78M | -32.36M | -963.00K | -1.77M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 40.63M | 49.67M | 80.44M | 118.32M | 17.66M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 575.00K | 7.85M | 3.52M | 4.52M | 4.61M |
| Total Debt | 2.92M | 611.00K | 5.79M | 12.98M | 133.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 16.43M | 25.85M | 33.92M | 39.97M | 4.23M |
| Stockholders Equity | 24.20M | 23.82M | 46.52M | 78.35M | 13.44M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -19.21M | -3.33M | 1.60M | 4.25M | -1.76M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -7.14M | 4.59M | 5.47M | 10.90M | -153.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -11.88M | 5.77M | 2.83M | -16.95M | -3.33M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 11.73M | -5.98M | -9.36M | 6.04M | 5.05M |
US Energy Technical Analysis
Negative
1.00
Price Trends
1.02
Negative
1.01
Negative
1.12
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
30.92
Neutral
20.12
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For USEG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.97, below the 50-day MA of 1.02, and below the 200-day MA of 1.12, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.12 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for USEG.
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US Energy Corporate Events
Business Operations and Strategy
US Energy Advances Big Sky Carbon Hub Processing Project
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
On March 18, 2026, U.S. Energy Corp. announced it had reached a Final Investment Decision to construct a processing facility at its Big Sky Carbon Hub in Montana’s Kevin Dome and had begun capital spending, underpinned by a fixed‑scope...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
US Energy Completes Underwritten Equity Offering for Growth
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
On March 9, 2026, U.S. Energy Corp. entered into an underwriting agreement with Roth Capital Partners for a previously announced underwritten offering of 8,800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share. The agreement includes customary represe...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
US Energy Discloses Additional Unregistered Common Stock Sales
Neutral
Mar 4, 2026
U.S. Energy Corp. has been selling shares of common stock to Roth Principal Investments, LLC under a $25 million Common Stock Purchase Agreement first executed on October 9, 2025. Since a prior disclosure on February 10, 2026, the company has issu...
Business Operations and Strategy
U.S. Energy Highlights Strategy at Emerging Growth Conference
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, U.S. Energy Corp. posted its February 2026 investor presentation on its website, offering updated materials for investors and analysts reviewing the company. This updated presentation provides the market with fresh context on...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
US Energy Expands Equity Financing Through Private Share Sales
Neutral
Feb 13, 2026
U.S. Energy Corp. disclosed that, under a Common Stock Purchase Agreement signed on October 9, 2025, with Roth Principal Investments, it may sell up to $25 million of its common stock at its discretion, subject to specified conditions. Between its...
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