Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 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.
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7 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 7 undervalued stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry for Thursday, March 26, 2026. 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.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| California Resources Corporation | CRC | 1.73 | 16.1 | 5.0 | 9.2% | 1.62 | 14.3 | A |
| Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. | INR | na | 20.1 | 2.8 | 0.0% | 0.90 | na | A |
| Mach Natural Resources LP | MNR | 1.82 | 12.9 | 4.8 | (49.0%) | 1.19 | na | B |
| Navigator Holdings Ltd. | NVGS | 2.25 | 13.3 | 6.8 | 7.2% | 1.04 | 39.9 | B |
| Obsidian Energy Ltd. | OBE | 1.16 | 25.4 | 3.4 | 5.6% | 0.60 | na | A |
| SFL Corporation Ltd. | SFL | 1.96 | na | 9.5 | 8.4% | 1.46 | 19.6 | B |
| Summit Midstream Corporation | SMC | 0.65 | na | 9.4 | (15.1%) | 0.90 | 12.5 | B |
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.
California Resources Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | CRC | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 46 | 1.73 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | 41 | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10 | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 5 | 9.2% | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 45 | 1.62 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 38 | 14.3 | 23.2 |
California Resources Corporation operates as an independent energy and carbon management company in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Oil and Natural Gas, and Carbon Management. It explores, develops, and produces crude oil, oil condensate, natural gas liquids and natural gas to california refineries, marketers, and other purchasers. The company also provides Carbon TerraVault which builds, installs, operates, and maintains CO2 capture equipment, transportation assets, and storage facilities. In addition, it owns and operates power generation facilities, as well as smaller gas-fired power plants used to generate power for oil and natural gas operations. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, 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.
California Resources Corporation has a Value Score of 83, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at California Resources Corporation’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.73 compared to the industry median at 2.03, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make California Resources Corporation’s stock more attractive for value investors.
California Resources Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 16.10 compared to the industry median at 16.80. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make California Resources Corporation more attractive for value investors.
Now, let’s assess California Resources Corporation’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 5.0, when compared to the industry median of 7.3, the company may be considered undervalued 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. California Resources Corporation’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.95%. 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. California Resources Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.99. This could make California Resources Corporation more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at California Resources Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. California Resources Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 23.20. This could make California Resources Corporation more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that California Resources 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.
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | INR | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | na | na | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | 51 | 20.1 | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 5 | 2.8 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 48 | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 21 | 0.90 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 23.2 |
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties to produce crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company holds interests in the Utica Shale Oil covering an area of approximately 64,000 net surface acres located in Ohio; and the Marcellus Shale Dry Gas covering an area of approximately 34,000 net surface acres and the Utica Deep Dry Gas covering an area of 34,000 net acres situated in Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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.
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 20.1 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about Infinity Natural 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.
Mach Natural Resources LP’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | MNR | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 48 | 1.82 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | 31 | 12.9 | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 9 | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 89 | (49.0%) | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 33 | 1.19 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 23.2 |
Mach Natural Resources LP, an independent upstream oil and gas company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company owns a portfolio of midstream assets, as well as owns gathering systems, processing plants. and water infrastructure. It also operates proved developed producing (PDP) wells. The company has operations in Anadarko Basin region of Western Oklahoma, Southern Kansas and the panhandle of Texas; the San Juan Basin region of New Mexico and Colorado; and the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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.
Mach Natural Resources LP has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.
Mach Natural Resources LP’s price-earnings ratio is 12.9 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Mach Natural Resources LP more attractive for value investors.
Mach Natural Resources LP’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Mach Natural Resources LP less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about Mach Natural Resources LP’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.
Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | NVGS | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 54 | 2.25 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | 32 | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 9 | 7.2% | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 27 | 1.04 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 76 | 39.9 | 23.2 |
Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international and regional seaborne transportation of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. The company also provides ship shore infrastructure and consultancy services. It operates through a fleet of 57 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers. Navigator Holdings Ltd. was formerly known as Isle of Man public limited company and changed its name to Navigator Holdings Ltd. in 2006. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. has a Value Score of 73, which is considered to be undervalued.
Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s price-earnings ratio is 13.3 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Navigator Holdings Ltd. more attractive for value investors.
Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Navigator Holdings Ltd. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about Navigator Holdings Ltd.’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.
Obsidian Energy Ltd.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | OBE | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 37 | 1.16 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | 64 | 25.4 | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6 | 3.4 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 13 | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 12 | 0.60 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 23.2 |
Obsidian Energy Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas in Western Canada. Its portfolio of properties includes unitized and non-unitized light oil, heavy oil, and natural gas production. The company was formerly known as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. and changed its name to Obsidian Energy Ltd. in June 2017. Obsidian Energy Ltd. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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.
Obsidian Energy Ltd. has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.
Obsidian Energy Ltd.’s price-earnings ratio is 25.4 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Obsidian Energy Ltd. less attractive for value investors.
Obsidian Energy Ltd.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Obsidian Energy Ltd. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about Obsidian Energy Ltd.’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.
SFL Corporation Ltd.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | SFL | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 50 | 1.96 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | na | na | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 32 | 9.5 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 7 | 8.4% | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 41 | 1.46 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 51 | 19.6 | 23.2 |
SFL Corporation Ltd., a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned 17 tankers, two dry bulk carriers, 21 container vessels, seven car carriers, and two drilling rigs. It primarily operates in Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Liberia, Namibia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands. SFL Corporation Ltd. was formerly known as Ship Finance International Limited and changed its name to SFL Corporation Ltd. in September 2019. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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.
SFL Corporation Ltd. has a Value Score of 72, which is considered to be undervalued.
SFL Corporation Ltd.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make SFL Corporation Ltd. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about SFL Corporation Ltd.’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.
Summit Midstream Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | SMC | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 25 | 0.65 | 2.03 |
| Price/Earnings | na | na | 16.8 |
| EV/EBITDA | 31 | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| Shareholder Yield | 79 | (15.1%) | 2.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 21 | 0.90 | 1.99 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 32 | 12.5 | 23.2 |
Summit Midstream Corporation owns, develops, and operates midstream energy infrastructure assets primarily shale formations in the continental United States. It operates through Rockies, Permian, Piceance, Mid-Con, and Northeast segments. The company owns, develops, and operates natural gas, crude oil, produced water gathering systems, and transmission pipelines. It serves natural gas and crude oil producers. Summit Midstream Corporation was founded in 2009 and is based 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.
Summit Midstream Corporation has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.
Summit Midstream Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Summit Midstream Corporation less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.99.
You can read more about Summit Midstream Corporation’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 7 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.
- California Resources Corporation stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Mach Natural Resources LP stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Navigator Holdings Ltd. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Obsidian Energy Ltd. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- SFL Corporation Ltd. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Summit Midstream Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 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
Want to learn more about Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.
- 7 Undervalued Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks for Thursday, March 26
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