US Energy Corp
US Energy Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Energy - Fossil Fuels sector, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons.
Business. US Energy Corp (USEG.O) is an oil and gas exploration and production company listed on the NASDAQ. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on upstream activities in the energy industry. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not provided in the available data.
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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
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for US Energy Corp (USEG.O), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational or financial shifts can be asserted based on historical comparison. The company, identified in the data as Big Sky Industrial Inc., currently has zero officers and zero analysts covering the stock. It holds no index memberships, though it has seven top holders. Cross-source signals indicate low and intermittent media dispatch activity between late June and mid-July 2026, with daily counts ranging from zero to four and no sentiment data available. Broader market sagas such as oil price retreats due to Iran de-escalation, the death of Greenspan, and hawkish BOJ rate hikes show intensity scores of 1.9683, but these external factors are not directly linked to specific changes in USEG.O's fundamentals in the provided data.
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Synthesis
US Energy Corp (USEG.O) is an oil and gas exploration and production company listed on the NASDAQ. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on upstream activities in the energy industry. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not provided in the available data.
The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. However, its liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.51, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations. The company's market capitalization stands at $49.93 million, with a price-to-book ratio of 1.36, implying that the market values the company slightly above its book value. Despite this, the company's negative operating and net income, along with a negative return on equity of -25.96%, highlight significant profitability challenges.
Profitability metrics are notably weak, with a negative gross profit of $333,000 and an operating loss of $8.02 million. The company's return on assets of -13.57% further underscores its inability to generate returns from its asset base. These figures are far below the industry median for profitability metrics, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers. The negative operating cash flow of $603,000 and free cash flow of -$7.52 million suggest that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to sustain its activities or fund growth.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of different parts of the business.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the most recent period. The negative operating and net income figures indicate a decline in profitability, and the company's capital expenditure of -$179,000 suggests a reduction in investment in new projects. Analysts have provided a mean price target of $2.75, with a median of $2.75, indicating a potential upside from the current market price of $0.94. However, the lack of strong buy recommendations and the presence of only one buy recommendation suggest limited analyst confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to meet short-term obligations. The risk of dilution is rated as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. However, the company's negative free cash flow and operating cash flow indicate a need for external financing, which could lead to future dilution if not managed effectively.
Recent events, including the latest financial filings, show a continued decline in profitability and liquidity. The company's financial statements reveal a significant operating loss and a negative return on equity, which are concerning indicators for investors. The absence of recent positive developments or strategic initiatives further raises questions about the company's ability to turn around its performance.
This is the first analysis for US Energy Corp (USEG.O), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational or financial shifts can be asserted based on historical comparison. The company, identified in the data as Big Sky Industrial Inc., currently has zero officers and zero analysts covering the stock. It holds no index memberships, though it has seven top holders. Cross-source signals indicate low and intermittent media dispatch activity between late June and mid-July 2026, with daily counts ranging from zero to four and no sentiment data available. Broader market sagas such as oil price retreats due to Iran de-escalation, the death of Greenspan, and hawkish BOJ rate hikes show intensity scores of 1.9683, but these external factors are not directly linked to specific changes in USEG.O's fundamentals in the provided data.
- The company is experiencing significant profitability challenges, with negative operating and net income.
- Liquidity is a concern, as indicated by a low current ratio and negative operating cash flow.
- The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio.
- Analysts have provided a mean price target of $2.75, suggesting potential upside from the current market price.
- The company's lack of geographic and segment diversification increases its exposure to regional and operational risks.
- **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's margin outlook is negative due to a significant decline in profitability, as evidenced by a negative gross profit and operating income.
- **rd_outlook_rationale**: There is no disclosed information on research and development activities, making it difficult to assess the company's innovation and future product pipeline.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 161.9% upside to a $2.75 mean price target, signaling strong potential for significant share price appreciation.
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, which is below the cohort median of 0.09.
Capital expenditure intensity is favorable, with Capex/Revenue at -0.03, placing it in the top quartile of peers.
Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting limited immediate threat to existing shareholder equity value from share issuance.
Year-over-year net income improved by 87.7%, indicating a recent trend toward reduced losses compared to the prior period.
The company faces high credit risk, signaling significant concerns regarding its ability to meet financial obligations and service debt.
Operating and net margins are in the bottom quartile of peers, reflecting severe profitability challenges relative to the industry.
Free cash flow remains deeply negative at -$22.8 million for FY2026, indicating persistent inability to generate cash from operations.
A current ratio of 0.33 indicates severe liquidity constraints, raising concerns about the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $1.4M, −67,0% YoY; Operating income +84,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.4M, −67,0% YoY
- ▍Operating income +84,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +84,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +71,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin -133.7%
Revenue $1.7M, −64,9% YoY; Operating income +22,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.7M, −64,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +22,2% YoY
- ▍Net income −48,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −213,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin -192.2%
Revenue $2.0M, −66,5% YoY; Operating income −246,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $2.0M, −66,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income −246,5% YoY
- ▍Net income −206,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −164,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin -298.7%
Revenue $2.2M, −59,3% YoY; Operating income +61,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $2.2M, −59,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +61,8% YoY
- ▍Net income +67,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +41,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin -141.9%
Revenue $4.2M; Operating income -$11.8M.
- ▍Revenue $4.2M
- ▍Operating income -$11.8M
- ▍Net margin -281.1%
Revenue $5.0M; Operating income -$4.2M.
- ▍Revenue $5.0M
- ▍Operating income -$4.2M
- ▍Net margin -45.3%
Revenue $6.0M; Operating income -$1.7M.
- ▍Revenue $6.0M
- ▍Operating income -$1.7M
- ▍Net margin -32.6%
Revenue $5.4M; Operating income -$8.0M.
- ▍Revenue $5.4M
- ▍Operating income -$8.0M
- ▍Net margin -176.9%
Revenue $7.4M, −64,3% YoY; Operating income +44,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $7.4M, −64,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +44,9% YoY
- ▍Net income +43,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +9,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin -195.5%
Revenue $20.6M, −36,2% YoY; Operating income +26,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $20.6M, −36,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income +26,6% YoY
- ▍Net income +20,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +3,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin -124.3%
Revenue $32.3M, −27,5% YoY; Operating income −1 089,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $32.3M, −27,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income −1 089,7% YoY
- ▍Net income −3 259,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −9 942,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin -100.1%
Revenue $44.6M, +569,1% YoY; Operating income +360,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $44.6M, +569,1% YoY
- ▍Operating income +360,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +45,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +109,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin -2.2%
Valuation TTM
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,20 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 7,7B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -9,6M USD |
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sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
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- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- US Energy Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- US Energy Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 44.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -64.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -35.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -18.2%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -195.5%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -59.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -35.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.33xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.68xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -94.4%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 55.2%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 55.2%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 44.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -255.6%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (annual): USD 7.35MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -14.37MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD -14.37MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.99MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 34.41MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 16.43MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 24.2MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 429KSEC XBRL filing