Matador Resources Company (MTDR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Aggressive Delaware Basin M&A and 4 straight earnings beats drive growth, backed by 31 insider buys, with leverage execution as key risk.
Investment score: 76/100
Analysis as of
Is Matador Resources Company stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
TradeMates rates Matador Resources a BUY (Score 76/100). The company delivers strong Delaware Basin operational execution, high netback margins (35.2% operating margin), and 4 straight quarterly earnings surprises. Recent M&A expands drilling inventory past 15 years, while C-suite insiders are aggressively buying shares in the $50–$53 range.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 78/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 58/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 92/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 82/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 75/100 (weight 15%)
Matador Resources Company opportunities and risks
What speaks for MTDR
- Delaware Basin Acreage Consolidation via Paloma and BLM Deals
What speaks against MTDR
- Commodity Price Sensitivity (WTI Oil & Waha Gas Realizations)
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTDR | 9.1x | 1.6x | 4.6x | 55.9% | 17.6% | 8.7% |
| RRC | 13.6x | 3.4x | 8.4x | 53.8% | 25.5% | 6.1% |
| AR | 8.7x | 2.0x | 5.9x | 29.9% | 22.7% | 10.8% |
| CHRD | 9.2x | 1.2x | 3.3x | 36.7% | 13.4% | 18.0% |
| SM | 7.9x | 1.1x | 3.6x | 68.8% | 13.7% | 3.5% |
| MGY | 10.8x | 3.9x | 7.8x | 66.9% | 25.8% | 9.6% |
| Peer median | 9.2x | 2.0x | 5.9x | 53.8% | 22.7% | 9.6% |
Frequently asked questions about Matador Resources Company (MTDR)
Is MTDR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Matador Resources Company as BUY with an investment score of 76/100. TradeMates rates Matador Resources a BUY (Score 76/100). The company delivers strong Delaware Basin operational execution, high netback margins (35.2% operating margin), and 4 straight quarterly earnings surprises. Recent M&A expands drilling inventory past 15 years, while C-suite insiders are aggressively buying shares in the $50–$53 range. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is MTDR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for MTDR is BUY with an investment score of 76/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.