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U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies340
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M8.8%
  • 1Y33.6%
  • YTD34.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Oil and Gas industry has dropped 1.8%, driven by ExxonMobil Holdings declining 5.1%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 34%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 3.9% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 31 Aug 2026US$2.8tUS$2.0tUS$163.4b12.7x17.3x1.4x
Wed, 29 Jul 2026US$2.7tUS$1.7tUS$116.8b13.6x22.9x1.5x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026US$2.4tUS$1.7tUS$116.0b12.9x21.1x1.4x
Sun, 24 May 2026US$2.7tUS$1.7tUS$115.9b14.6x23.1x1.5x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$2.5tUS$1.7tUS$123.7b14.8x20.4x1.5x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$2.7tUS$1.7tUS$122.4b15.7x21.9x1.6x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$2.5tUS$1.7tUS$121.4b14.5x20.2x1.5x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$117.7b13.3x18.4x1.3x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$116.2b13.5x18.3x1.3x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$117.7b13.4x17.4x1.2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$115.9b13.4x18.4x1.3x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$116.3b13.3x18.4x1.3x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$122.5b12.8x17.6x1.2x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$122.2b12.1x17.2x1.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$122.0b11.7x16.3x1.1x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$1.9tUS$1.7tUS$130.3b11.4x14.7x1.1x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$130.5b13.2x16.9x1.3x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$141.0b11.6x15.4x1.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$144.9b11.9x14.7x1.2x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$145.0b11.1x14.7x1.2x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$146.5b11x15x1.2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$160.9b11x13.6x1.2x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$157.8b9.9x13.4x1.2x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$159.7b10.9x13.1x1.2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$162.2b10.9x12.7x1.2x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$160.9b10.5x12.7x1.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$191.3b9.6x11.6x1.2x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$193.2b9x11x1.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$203.0b8.4x9.7x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.1b7.7x8.7x1.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.1b7.8x8.6x1x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.6b7.7x8.6x1x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.6b6.5x8.1x1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.4b6.7x8.1x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.1x


Total Market Cap: US$2.1tTotal Earnings: US$261.4bTotal Revenue: US$2.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.3x202420252026
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 17.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Oil and Gas industry have declined 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.67%
Energy-0.80%
Oil and Gas-1.14%
Coal and Fuels2.42%
Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing1.66%
Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation1.18%
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production-2.06%
Integrated Oil and Gas-2.97%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Coal and Fuels industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 52.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 55.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 26.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 22.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Coal and Fuels industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 55% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 26% per year.
  • In contrast, the Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 13% 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
WMB Williams CompaniesUS$73.734.6%
+US$4.0b		27.4%PE29.4x
MPC Marathon PetroleumUS$368.832.2%
+US$2.3b		105.2%PE12.1x
KMI Kinder MorganUS$31.561.9%
+US$1.3b		17.0%PE20.4x
VLO Valero EnergyUS$352.361.0%
+US$1.0b		131.8%PE14.1x
LNG Cheniere EnergyUS$282.331.7%
+US$995.5m		16.8%PE20.1x

Latest News

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1Y
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7D
-3.6%
1Y
24.1%
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OKE
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ONEOK
7D
1.5%
1Y
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7D
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1Y
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TRGP
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1Y
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EOG
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1Y
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EQT
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EQT
7D
1.6%
1Y
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Summary EQT Corporation remains a premier pure-play U.S. natural gas operator with industry-leading breakeven costs and a deep Appalachian inventory. EQT’s stock has diverged from oil peers, falling 10% post-Iran crisis, reflecting its pure natural gas exposure versus oil-linked sector ETFs. I view EQT’s pullback as an attractive risk-reward opportunity, offering diversification and upside from underestimated forward prospects. Long-term tailwinds include sustained high global gas prices, rising U.S. LNG exports, and increased local demand from regional data center growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KMI
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7D
1.9%
1Y
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LNG
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Cheniere Energy
7D
1.7%
1Y
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COP
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ConocoPhillips
7D
-3.4%
1Y
31.7%
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WMB
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Williams Companies
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4.6%
1Y
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1Y
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VLO
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7D
1.0%
1Y
131.8%
Narrative Update • Aug 21

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MPC
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Marathon Petroleum
7D
2.2%
1Y
105.2%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

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EXE
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Expand Energy
7D
2.2%
1Y
1.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 07

EXE: Twin Eagle Deal And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Outlook

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