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Battalion Oil Corp

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28,1M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
-4,0 %
ROE
6,1 %
Net margin
7,2 %
Debt / equity
1,05
Beta
52w range
Volume
1,6k
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About

Battalion Oil Corp is an energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons.

Business. Battalion Oil Corp (NYSE: BATL) is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the energy sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of crude oil and natural gas products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BATL.

Classification99 %
SectorEnergy
Industry groupOil & Gas
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Ownership
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
6,1 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Battalion Oil Corp (NYSE: BATL) is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the energy sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of crude oil and natural gas products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BATL.

    Classification99 %
    SectorEnergy
    Industry groupOil & Gas
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Battalion Oil Corp's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.9 and free cash flow of -$59.25 million, which is negative and driven by capital expenditures of -$74.57 million. The company holds $27.97 million in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of $203.47 million, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of $11.88 million, but operating income was negative at -$6.64 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. Return on equity (ROE) is 6.14%, and return on assets (ROA) is 2.58%, both below the industry median for exploration and production firms. Gross profit of $71.04 million suggests some margin resilience, but the operating loss highlights challenges in controlling operating expenses.

    Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company's revenue concentration is likely tied to its core oil and gas operations. Given the absence of disclosed segments, it is unclear whether the company has diversified revenue streams or is heavily dependent on a single geographic region or product line.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain. Revenue for the latest period was $166.04 million, but the outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided. The absence of a clear revenue growth rate or capital expenditure plan beyond the $74.57 million outlay makes it difficult to assess long-term growth potential. The company's free cash flow is negative, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or return capital to shareholders.

    Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for operational losses. The company's operating income was negative, and its free cash flow is insufficient to cover capital expenditures. While dilution risk is assessed as low, the company's debt load and negative operating cash flow could lead to increased leverage or the need for additional financing, which may result in equity dilution. No recent dilutive events are disclosed, but the company's capital structure remains a concern.

    Recent events include the filing of financial data that highlights the company's operational and liquidity challenges. No recent earnings call transcripts or material announcements are available to provide further insight into management's strategy or market positioning. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a high governance score of 57.01 and a low social score of 9.82, but a perfect controversies score of 100.00, indicating no recent ESG-related controversies.

    Key takeaways
    • Battalion Oil Corp has a moderate debt load and a liquidity position that is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.9 and negative free cash flow.
    • The company reported a net income of $11.88 million but experienced an operating loss of $6.64 million, indicating operational inefficiencies.
    • The company's ROE of 6.14% and ROA of 2.58% are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance in asset utilization and profitability.
    • The company's capital expenditures of $74.57 million have outpaced its free cash flow, raising concerns about its ability to fund growth or return capital to shareholders.
    • ESG metrics are mixed, with a high governance score but a low social score, and no recent ESG-related controversies.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $1,31
    Market cap
    $45.1M
    Enterprise value
    $220.6M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    5.6x
    P / B
    0.2x
    P / Tangible book
    0.2x
    Tangible book
    $193.4M
    Net cash
    -$175.5M
    Current ratio
    0.9
    Debt / equity
    1.1
    ROA
    2.6%
    ROE
    6.1%
    Cash conversion
    329.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -44.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Natural Gas
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Natural Gas Liquids
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYEnergyIndustryOil & Gas2 927,6B node revenueXOM 11,3%SHEL 9,1%TTE 6,9%BP 6,6%CVX 6,3%PBR 5,2%MPC 4,5%PSX 4,5%Other 45,6%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setBATL 0,0% · rank #115 of 147

    Business relationships

    Business relationships9 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Subsidiaries9
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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs BATL · multiples and returns
    XO
    XOM
    EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
    $155,19
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    2,6 %
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    SH
    SHEL
    SHELL PLC
    $91,08
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    vs self
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    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    TT
    TTE
    TTE.N
    $87,66
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    vs self
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    vs self
    BP
    BP
    Bp PLC
    $45,16
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    vs self
    CV
    CVX
    Chevron Corp
    $193,69
    384,6B USD
    P/E
    30,9x
    +27,1 vs self
    Div yield
    3,6 %
    vs self
    ROE
    6,7 %
    +0,5 vs self
    PB
    PBR
    Petroleo Brasileiro-spon Adr
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    vs self
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    vs self
    MP
    MPC
    Marathon Petroleum Corp
    $295,63
    87,2B USD
    P/E
    20,7x
    +16,9 vs self
    Div yield
    1,3 %
    vs self
    ROE
    24,2 %
    +18,0 vs self
    PS
    PSX
    Phillips 66
    $206,19
    83,2B USD
    P/E
    16,0x
    +12,2 vs self
    Div yield
    2,7 %
    vs self
    ROE
    15,4 %
    +9,3 vs self

    Market position

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-4,0 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin7,1 %Above median
    ROE6,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-44,9 %Bottom quartile
    D/E1,05Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv3,29Above P75

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net disposed 180 040 sh2 exercises3 insiders
    • Rohling Daniel PChief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 26 564exercise · 2026-06-18
    • Mayer Walter RSVP, General Counsel · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 8 855exercise · 2026-06-18
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps → Common StockDisposed 13 330sale · 2026-03-30
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps → Common StockDisposed 131 291sale · 2026-03-30
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Series A-2 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock → Common StockAcquired —conversion · 2026-03-30

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Battalion Oil Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Battalion Oil Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$0M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 8 sellsnet -$22,6M5 insiders · last 365d
    • Mayer Walter RSVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 8 855 · 2026-06-18
    • Rohling Daniel PChief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 26 564 · 2026-06-18
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC10% owner · Common StockOther 384 282 · 2026-05-21
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC10% owner · Common StockOther 8 551 · 2026-04-17
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC10% owner · Common StockOther 2 372 · 2026-04-13
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC10% owner · Common StockOther 148 286 · 2026-04-10
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC10% owner · Common StockOther 14 003 · 2026-04-09
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockOther 379 559 · 2026-04-02
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockSold 872 586 @ $3,85$3,4M · 2026-03-31
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockSold 336 791 @ $4,33$1,5M · 2026-03-31
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockSold 681 105 @ $5,59$3,8M · 2026-03-30
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 800 000 · 2026-03-30
    • Mayer Walter RSVP, General Counsel · Common StockSold 4 777 @ $6,00$29K · 2026-03-27
    • Rohling Daniel PChief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 14 421 @ $5,99$86K · 2026-03-25
    • Gen IV Investment Opportunities, LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockSold 2 369 769 @ $5,82$13,8M · 2026-03-25
    • Martin Charles EVP, Controller · Common StockSold 7 623 @ $5,25$40K · 2026-03-25
    • Rohling Daniel PChief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 7 837 @ $9,04$71K · 2026-03-24
    • LUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLCDirector, 10% owner · Common StockOther 4 054 458 · 2026-03-24

    Short positioning

    5.2Mshares short+42.2% vs prior
    1days to cover
    48.9%short of daily vol
    210.9Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
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    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 28.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 41.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 42.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -895.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 137.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.90xDerived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -36.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 43.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.6%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 42.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 7.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD -32.79MSEC XBRL filing
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD 11.88MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 11.88MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 63.64MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 39.09MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 27.96MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating income (annual): USD -6.64MSEC XBRL filing
    • Interest expense (annual): USD 28.84MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-18 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-06 2 derivative
    2026-06-18FILING8-K filing →
    2026-06-18INSIDERMayer Walter R transacted 8.9k sh — SVP, General Counsel
    2026-06-18INSIDERRohling Daniel P transacted 26.6k sh — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-06-18INSIDERRohling Daniel P disposed of 26.6k sh Restricted Stock Unit — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-06-18INSIDERMayer Walter R disposed of 8.9k sh Restricted Stock Unit — SVP, General Counsel
    2026-06-16FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-21 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-05
    2026-05-21INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 384.3k sh — 10% owner
    2026-05-13FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-13FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-05FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-05FILING424B5 filing →
    2026-04-30FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-04-29FILING424B3 filing →
    2026-04-17 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-04
    2026-04-17INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 8.6k sh — 10% owner
    2026-04-13INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 2.4k sh — 10% owner
    2026-04-10INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 148.3k sh — 10% owner
    2026-04-09INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 14.0k sh — 10% owner
    2026-04-03FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-02FILING424B3 filing →
    2026-04-02INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 379.6k sh — Director, 10% owner
    2026-03-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER13 insider transactions — 2026-03 · net sell $22.6M 3 derivative
    2026-03-31FILING8-K filing →
    2026-03-31INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC sold 872.6k sh — Director, 10% owner ~$3.36M
    2026-03-31INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC sold 336.8k sh — Director, 10% owner ~$1.46M
    2026-03-30INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC sold 681.1k sh — Director, 10% owner ~$3.81M
    2026-03-30INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC transacted 1.80M sh — Director, 10% owner
    2026-03-30INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC acquired 7.8k sh Series A-2 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock — Director, 10% owner
    2026-03-30INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC disposed of 13.3k sh Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps — Director, 10% owner
    2026-03-30INSIDERLUMINUS MANAGEMENT LLC disposed of 131.3k sh Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps — Director, 10% owner
    2026-03-27INSIDERMayer Walter R sold 4.8k sh — SVP, General Counsel ~$29k
    2026-03-25INSIDERRohling Daniel P sold 14.4k sh — Chief Operating Officer ~$86k
    2026-03-25INSIDERGen IV Investment Opportunities, LLC sold 2.37M sh — Director, 10% owner ~$13.79M
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