Is Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) Overvalued?
We dive into why Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-17, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Rosalio Madrigal
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated energy company. It operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining and Petrochemicals; and Energy transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. The Exploration and Production segment engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The Transport and Logistics segment is involved in the transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels. The Refining and Petrochemicals segment refines and processes crude oil at the Barrancabermeja and Cartagena refineries; and distributes natural gas and LPG. The energy Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions segment supplies transmission and information technology and telecommunications services, as well as designs, develops, constructs, operates, and maintains road and energy infrastructure projects. The company operates in Colombia, the United States, China, Brazil, India, Singapore and other Asian countries, Peru, Chile, Other South America countries, Central America and the Caribbean, and Europe. The company was formerly known as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos and changed its name to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Ecopetrol S.A. was incorporated in 1948 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Ecopetrol S.A.’s (EC) Stock Is Down 5.78%
As of Monday, June 15, Ecopetrol S.A.’s EC share price has dipped by 5.78%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Why Ecopetrol S.A.’s (EC) Stock Is Up 5.51%
As of Wednesday, June 10, Ecopetrol S.A.’s EC share price has surged by 5.51%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Ecopetrol S.A.’s (EC) Stock Is Up 9.38%
As of Monday, June 01, Ecopetrol S.A.’s EC share price has surged by 9.38%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Ecopetrol S.A.’s (EC) Stock Is Up 6.35%
As of Tuesday, May 26, Ecopetrol S.A.’s EC share price has surged by 6.35%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | EC | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $35,096.1 | $2,513.3 | 91% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 11.2 | 109.1 | 22% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 100.0% | 87.7% | 99% |
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| Float (Mil) | 4,731.9 | 100.7 | 98% |
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| Beta | -0.03 | 0.34 | 6% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 2,201 | 504 | 83% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
97.6% | 83.1% | 91% |
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| Growth | EC | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 76% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 38.8% | 19.2% | 90% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 39.4% | 19.5% | 88 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 42.3% | 0.0% | 53% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (11.0%) | 1.5% | 58% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
| Current EPS | $0.713 | $1.918 | $1.571 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.655 | $1.944 | $1.607 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.657 | $1.656 | $1.494 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 3,653% | 3,207% | 2,605% | |
| Financials | EC | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $31,949 | $1,347 | 95% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $2,401 | $76 | 93% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $0.058 | $0.600 | 42% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $9,397 | $419 | 97% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($228) | $3 | 9% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $26,203 | $734 | 96% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $64,064 | $3,679 | 94% |
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| Valuation | EC | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 31.32 | 1.85 | 97% |
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| P/E | 286.2 | 14.4 | 98% |
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| Dividend Yield | 3.9% | 2.2% | 90% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 7.3 | 0.5 | 91% |
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| Ratios | EC | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 33.9% | 46.0% | 41% |
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| Net Margin | 7.5% | 8.9% | 56% |
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| ROA | 3.2% | 3.8% | 63% |
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| ROE | 11.9% | 10.3% | 63% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 63.6% | 50.8% | 58% |
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| F-Score | 3 | 5 | 19% |
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Ecopetrol S.A. did not pass any screens on 8/3/2026.
