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Battalion Oil
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$0.88
▼(-32.90% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/22/26
Overall score reflects a tug-of-war between improving financial flexibility and cash flow (and several positive corporate events) versus weak current profitability and very bearish technical signals. The negative P/E and lack of dividend further limit valuation support while earnings remain loss-making.
Positive Factors
Improving cash generation
Positive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for development, debt reduction, and ongoing operations. The latest improvement indicates better cash discipline or capital-spending dynamics, strengthening financial flexibility even though historical cash generation has been uneven.
Negative Factors
Weak current profitability
Negative operating profit and a substantial net loss show that production and gross profitability are not currently translating into dependable earnings. Continued losses can restrict reinvestment, weaken returns on equity, and reduce the company’s ability to fund growth without external capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving cash generation
Positive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for development, debt reduction, and ongoing operations. The latest improvement indicates better cash discipline or capital-spending dynamics, strengthening financial flexibility even though historical cash generation has been uneven.
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Battalion Oil (BATL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$49.85M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.95M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-1.19
Revenue Growth-12.20%
EPS Growth-140.47%
CountryUS
Employees40
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.56
Shares Outstanding57,282,154
10 Day Avg. Volume5,451,449
30 Day Avg. Volume3,953,649
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio-0.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap7.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.31
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Battalion Oil Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Battalion Oil Corporation functions as an autonomous energy enterprise, primarily focused on the acquisition, exploration, extraction, and enhancement of crude oil and natural gas deposits located on land throughout the United States. As of the cl...
How the Company Makes Money
Battalion Oil primarily makes money by producing hydrocarbons from its operated oil and gas wells and selling those volumes into the market. Its core revenue streams are (1) crude oil sales, which are generally the largest contributor to revenue, ...
Battalion Oil Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 162.85M | 164.96M | 193.89M | 220.76M | 359.06M | 285.20M |
| Gross Profit | 80.60M | 17.82M | 79.24M | 100.18M | 233.89M | 180.28M |
| EBITDA | 22.92M | 92.86M | 36.00M | 86.89M | 94.05M | 25.11M |
| Net Income | -39.91M | 11.88M | -31.88M | -3.05M | 18.54M | -28.32M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 432.58M | 460.68M | 431.05M | 485.34M | 485.36M | 390.27M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 83.10M | 27.96M | 19.71M | 57.53M | 32.73M | 48.75M |
| Total Debt | 158.94M | 189.82M | 165.87M | 197.88M | 218.09M | 182.37M |
| Total Liabilities | 229.45M | 267.23M | 249.39M | 310.78M | 400.73M | 326.56M |
| Stockholders Equity | 203.14M | 193.45M | 181.66M | 174.56M | 84.63M | 63.70M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 66.28M | -35.48M | -29.34M | -28.85M | -47.82M | 15.64M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 25.97M | 39.09M | 35.35M | 17.59M | 78.80M | 68.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 30.75M | -74.95M | -65.44M | -51.84M | -126.13M | -51.91M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -13.04M | 44.11M | -7.73M | 59.06M | 31.79M | 27.41M |
Battalion Oil Technical Analysis
Negative
1.31
Price Trends
1.14
Negative
1.29
Negative
3.34
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.09
Positive
39.31
Neutral
48.19
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BATL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.31 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.95, above the 50-day MA of 1.14, and below the 200-day MA of 3.34, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.09 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.31 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.19 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for BATL.
Battalion Oil Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $21.32M | 13.63 | 7.95% | 0.96% | -9.59% | -5.69% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
52 Neutral | $49.85M | -0.17 | -29.92% | ― | -12.20% | -140.47% | |
45 Neutral | $12.99M | -1.83 | -67.70% | 2.44% | -25.24% | 25.19% | |
43 Neutral | $21.83M | -1.76 | -0.11% | ― | -0.95% | 80.82% |
* Energy Sector Average
BATL
Battalion Oil
0.87
-0.23
-20.91%
BRN
Barnwell
0.90
-0.32
-26.23%
MXC
Mexco Energy
10.42
1.53
17.18%
VOC
VOC Energy
3.56
1.04
41.05%
EONR
EON Resources
0.39
-0.09
-18.20%
TPET
Trio Petroleum Corp.
1.81
-6.83
-79.05%
Battalion Oil Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Battalion Oil Adds Veteran Independent Director to Board
Positive
Oct 1, 2026
Effective September 30, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation expanded its board of directors from four to five members and appointed veteran petroleum engineer and energy executive John “Brad” Juneau as an independent director. The move, an...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Battalion Oil Updates Strategy and Capital Structure Outlook
Positive
Sep 30, 2026
Battalion Oil Corporation, a Houston-based independent energy producer focused on U.S. onshore oil and natural gas, has been sharpening its Delaware Basin portfolio while working to strengthen its financial position. The company emphasizes capital...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Battalion Oil Restores NYSE American Listing Compliance
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
On September 16, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation announced that NYSE American has determined the company is back in compliance with all continued listing standards related to minimum stockholders’ equity. The exchange found that Battalion me...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Battalion Oil strengthens balance sheet and midstream capacity
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation reported average production of 12,407 Boe/d, with operating revenue rising to $48.1 million from $42.8 million a year earlier on stronger realized prices despite slightly lower volumes. Leas...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Battalion Oil Simplifies Capital Structure via Preferred Repurchase
Positive
Aug 7, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation entered into a Preferred Stock Repurchase and Conversion Agreement with Gen IV Investment Opportunities, LLC to repurchase specified Series A, Series A-1, and related preferred shares for $19 million an...
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