Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

Stock evaluation requires access to huge amounts of data as well as the knowledge and time to sift through it all, make sense of financial ratios, read income statements and analyze recent stock movement. AAII created A+ Investor, a robust data suite that condenses data research in an actionable and customizable way suitable for investors of all knowledge levels, to help investors with that task.

AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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5 Undervalued Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry for Friday, October 11, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry median.

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Chevron Corporation’s Value Grade

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Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels, commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives; and transports crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Chevron Corporation has a Value Score of 64, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Chevron Corporation’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.43 compared to the industry median at 1.69, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Chevron Corporation’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Chevron Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 14.90 compared to the industry median at 11.30. This means it has a higher share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Chevron Corporation less attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Chevron Corporation’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 6.5, when compared to the industry median of 5.8, the company may be considered overvalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Chevron Corporation’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 4.50%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Chevron Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.39. This could make Chevron Corporation less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Chevron Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Chevron Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 14.80. This could make Chevron Corporation less attractive because the higher P/FCF ratio indicates that Chevron Corporation is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.’s Value Grade

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Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. operates as a non-operated oil and gas exploration and production company. It owns a portfolio of wells and acreage across the Permian and other unconventional basins in the United States. Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. is based in Dallas, Texas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 14.3 compared to the industry median at 11.3. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. less attractive for value investors.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.39.

You can read more about Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s Value Grade

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Imperial Petroleum Inc. provides international seaborne transportation services to oil producers, refineries, and commodities traders. It carries refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals, crude oils, iron ore, coal and grains, and minor bulks, such as bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of April 1, 2024, the company owned and operated a fleet of six medium range refined petroleum product tankers; one Aframax tanker; two suezmax tankers; and two handysize drybulk carriers with a total capacity of 791,000 deadweight tons. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.

Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 2.3 compared to the industry median at 11.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Imperial Petroleum Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Imperial Petroleum Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.39.

You can read more about Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s Value Grade

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Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. It owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. The company also owns Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several interstate and intrastate pipelines; and operates Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21.5-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with various interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines. It is also involved in the LNG and natural gas marketing business. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a Value Score of 66, which is considered to be undervalued.

Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.2 compared to the industry median at 11.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Cheniere Energy, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Cheniere Energy, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.39.

You can read more about Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

PBF Energy Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

PBF Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in refining and supplying petroleum products. The company operates in two segments, Refining and Logistics. It produces gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, heating oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, petrochemicals, and asphalt, as well as unbranded transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, blending components, and other petroleum products from crude oil. The company sells its products in Northeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast of the United States, as well as in other regions of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It is also involved in the provision of various rail, truck, and marine terminaling services, as well as pipeline transportation and storage services. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

PBF Energy Inc. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

PBF Energy Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 5.3 compared to the industry median at 11.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes PBF Energy Inc. more attractive for value investors.

PBF Energy Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make PBF Energy Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.39.

You can read more about PBF Energy Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

• Chevron Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Imperial Petroleum Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Cheniere Energy, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• PBF Energy Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks

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