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U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies345
  • 7D2.5%
  • 3M0.3%
  • 1Y30.2%
  • YTD23.0%

The Oil and Gas industry is up 2.5% in the last week, with Exxon Mobil up 3.2%. This means that the industry has gained 30% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 07 Jun 2026US$2.6tUS$1.7tUS$116.1b13.8x22.7x1.5x
Tue, 05 May 2026US$2.7tUS$1.7tUS$128.7b14.9x20.8x1.6x
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$2.8tUS$1.7tUS$122.5b15.7x23x1.6x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$2.5tUS$1.7tUS$123.2b14.3x20.3x1.5x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$2.3tUS$1.7tUS$118.1b13.6x19.3x1.3x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$117.8b12.9x17.6x1.2x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$116.7b13.1x18x1.2x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$115.9b12.6x17.7x1.2x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$115.8b12.8x18.2x1.2x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$116.3b13.2x17.5x1.2x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$122.4b12.4x17.5x1.2x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$122.2b12.1x16.6x1.2x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$1.9tUS$1.7tUS$123.2b11.3x15.8x1.1x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$130.3b12.3x17.2x1.3x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$130.9b12.3x16.6x1.3x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$2.3tUS$1.8tUS$145.7b12x15.5x1.3x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$144.8b10.9x14.1x1.2x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$2.3tUS$1.8tUS$145.1b11.6x15.6x1.3x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$161.1b10.7x13.3x1.2x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$157.8b10.2x12.8x1.1x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$157.8b10.3x13.2x1.2x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$162.2b11.1x12.7x1.2x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$162.4b10.9x12.6x1.1x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$161.6b10.1x12.9x1.2x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$192.5b10.3x11.6x1.2x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$194.0b8.6x10.4x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$226.0b7.9x9x1.1x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.1b7.7x8.9x1.1x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.4b8x8.8x1.1x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.5b6.5x8.1x1x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.4b6.6x8.1x1.1x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.3b6.8x7.9x1x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$1.9tUS$2.2tUS$307.3b5.6x6.3x0.9x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$1.9tUS$2.2tUS$307.3b5.4x6.3x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.3x


Total Market Cap: US$1.9tTotal Earnings: US$307.3bTotal Revenue: US$2.2tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Oil and Gas industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Oil and Gas industry have declined 28% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.9% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Energy industry?

US Market-2.90%
Energy2.10%
Oil and Gas2.50%
Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing4.08%
Integrated Oil and Gas2.86%
Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation2.63%
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production1.28%
Coal and Fuels-2.47%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Coal and Fuels industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 56.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 27.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 21.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Coal and Fuels industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 57% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 27% per year.
  • In contrast, the Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.7% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
XOM Exxon MobilUS$149.923.2%
+US$19.3b		43.8%PE24.5x
CVX ChevronUS$187.312.7%
+US$9.6b		33.6%PE33.6x
MPC Marathon PetroleumUS$262.015.3%
+US$3.9b		63.6%PE16.5x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$117.142.8%
+US$3.8b		34.3%PE19.6x
VLO Valero EnergyUS$255.824.5%
+US$3.3b		99.3%PE18.1x

Latest News

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ONEOK
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5.1%
1Y
8.0%
UEC
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-8.1%
1Y
101.8%
MPC
US$262.01
Marathon Petroleum
7D
5.3%
1Y
63.6%
CRK
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7D
-2.5%
1Y
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LNG
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Cheniere Energy
7D
6.2%
1Y
-1.8%
VLO
US$255.82
Valero Energy
7D
4.5%
1Y
99.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

VLO: Higher Oil Assumptions And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects

Narrative Update on Valero Energy The analyst price target for Valero Energy has been raised by about $3 to roughly $259, as analysts factor in their updated views on refining margins, oil price assumptions, and a lower projected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Valero Energy reflects an active debate on how to value the stock as oil price assumptions, refining crack forecasts, and geopolitical risks are updated.
SOC
US$12.25
Sable Offshore
7D
-16.4%
1Y
-50.0%
CVX
US$187.31
Chevron
7D
2.7%
1Y
33.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

CVX: Tighter Oil Markets And Refining Margins Will Support Future Cash Returns

Analysts have nudged their Chevron fair value estimate higher to about $216 from roughly $213. This reflects updated views that tighter oil markets and stronger refining margins support a modestly lower future P/E assumption and a slightly richer valuation for the stock.
PSX
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Phillips 66
7D
4.1%
1Y
60.2%
TPL
US$389.79
Texas Pacific Land
7D
-0.8%
1Y
5.0%
LEU
US$161.78
Centrus Energy
7D
-11.3%
1Y
13.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

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Centrus Energy’s updated analyst price target has been revised to $381.69 from $390.00. Analysts attribute this change to more measured revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and a richer future P/E estimate, partly offset by stronger expected profit margins.
EQT
US$53.75
EQT
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-4.7%
XOM
US$149.92
Exxon Mobil
7D
3.2%
1Y
43.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

XOM: Higher Iran Risk Premiums Will Support Future Cash Returns

Exxon Mobil's updated analyst price target edges higher to $169.91 as analysts factor in a tighter oil backdrop, prolonged Iran related supply pressures, and stronger refining cracks. These are reflected in slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a modestly lower future P/E.
DVN
US$44.28
Devon Energy
7D
-0.5%
1Y
37.1%
COP
US$117.14
ConocoPhillips
7D
2.8%
1Y
34.3%
EXE
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Expand Energy
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-21.5%