US Energy Corp (USEG) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Collapsing revenue and negative 200% margins make the 7.7% yield unsustainable; this is a speculative bet on M&A or asset liquidation.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is US Energy Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model sees USEG as a micro-cap in fundamental distress. Despite a recent 25% price spike and low debt, the inability to generate positive gross profit (-$2.2M) makes the current business model non-viable without a major pivot or buyout.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 30/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 35/100 (weight 15%)
US Energy Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for USEG
- Asset Value Coverage
What speaks against USEG
- Imminent Liquidity Rupture
Peers and competitors
- EONR
- BATL
- SPND
- AMEN
- NRIS
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USEG | n/a | 5.5x | n/a | -21.8% | -213.6% | -51.6% |
| EONR | 9.3x | 1.9x | 2.2x | 79.7% | 15.4% | -81.8% |
| BATL | n/a | 0.1x | 0.0x | 46.6% | -32.1% | 168.6% |
| SPND | n/a | 5.9x | n/a | 41.6% | -38.8% | -0.7% |
| AMEN | 15.8x | 11.2x | 160.4x | 33.5% | 72.4% | 4.3% |
| NRIS | n/a | 90.8x | n/a | -110.3% | -231.2% | -1694.6% |
| Peer median | n/a | 5.9x | 0.0x | 41.6% | -32.1% | -0.7% |
Frequently asked questions about US Energy Corp (USEG)
Is USEG stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates US Energy Corp as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. The TradeMates model sees USEG as a micro-cap in fundamental distress. Despite a recent 25% price spike and low debt, the inability to generate positive gross profit (-$2.2M) makes the current business model non-viable without a major pivot or buyout. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is USEG stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for USEG is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.