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Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Equinor ASA is one of the premier integrated energy companies in the world, with operations spreading across 30 countries. In Europe, the company is the second-largest supplier of natural gas. Equinor is also a leading seller of crude oil. Over the years, the company has developed its expertise to expand upstream operations outside of conventional offshore resources to the prolific shale oil and gas plays. Importantly, at 2024-end, the company had estimated proved reserves of 5.571 billion barrels of oil equivalent (Boe), reflecting an increase of 358 million Boe from 2023-end. The reserve replacement ratio was 151% in 2024.
EQNR is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, with a Value Style Score of A and VGM Score of B. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 6.7X for the current fiscal year compared to the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry's P/E of 16.5X. Additionally, EQNR has a PEG Ratio of 0.6 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 3.4X. Value investors should also note EQNR's Price/Sales ratio of 0.6X.
Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.32 to $3.46 per share. EQNR has an average earnings surprise of 5%.
Investors should take the time to consider EQNR for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.
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