VAALCO Energy, Inc.
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Daily timeframeVAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial. With a market capitalization of $631.2M, it sits in small-cap territory. It holds 58.8% interest in the Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block covering an area of approximately 46,200 gross acres located offshore in the Republic of Gabon in West Africa.
Market Cap
$631.2M
Beta
0.12
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
32.26
EPS (TTM)
$-1.04
EPS (Fwd)
$0.19
ROE
-24.4%
ROA
-1.0%
Cash
$30.4M
Total Debt
$261.8M
Free CF
-$96.6M
52W Change
55.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EGY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, EGY finished 11.84% above its 150-day moving average ($5.49) and 22.07% above its 200-day moving average ($5.03). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EGY overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, EGY's RSI(14) was 74.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $30.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $261.8M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$96.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -24.4% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $354.3M (2022) to $359.3M (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.12 suggests EGY is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for VAALCO Energy, Inc. and its sector.