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ZPHR.L

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Zephyr Energy plc · Energy · United Kingdom · $86M · Avg Vol: $100K/d

10
StockRank
Q
24
V
29
M
37
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-49.6%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Zephyr Energy is a micro-cap oil and gas explorer focused on the Rocky Mountain region. Although it benefits from a structural floor in energy prices, its tiny scale and high capital expenditure requirements violate our Terry Smith asset-light and Buffett moat requirements.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Zephyr Energy plc is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing economic, low-carbon energy projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The company's core asset is its operated acreage in the Paradox Basin, Utah, which is complemented by cash-generative, non-operated production assets in the Williston Basin. Zephyr leverages advanced 3D seismic data and modern drilling technologies to de-risk its high-growth onshore US portfolio.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2021202220232024CAGR
Revenue8.0M54.5M33.5M32.2M59.3%
EPS0.000.02-0.00-0.011475.0%
Shares1.3B1.6B1.7B1.8B+34.2%
Debt5.4M33.7M47.0M35.0M86.6%
Equity40.6M80.5M85.8M67.8M18.7%
Op CF1.2M36.1M15.4M17.2M140.5%
Inv CF-28.5M-73.9M-36.6M-7.2M
Fin CF24.6M48.0M14.0M-1.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-4.8%
0.040.040.040.040.04May 11Jun 2Jun 22
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.04
RSI (14)
42.3
52W High
$0.06
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
24
ROIC
-27.9%4.8
ROE
-49.6%4.9
GP/Assets
7.6%19.9
Op. Margin
-101.6%6.7
FCF/Assets
6.2%72.9
Piotroski
545.0
Int. Cover
-5.3x10.3
D/E Ratio
0.46x48.3
Current Ratio
0.28x2.3
Value
29
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
40.1x3.4
P/FCF
8.2x59.6
P/B
1.8x40.5
P/S
5.4x13.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
37
52W High %
69%30.0
RS 6M
9%52.1
SMA 50/200
1.05x29.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+61%45.0
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$86M
P/E (Forward)
-7.8x
Gross Margin
62.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ZPHR.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ZPHR.LZephyr Energy plc(you)$86M10STRONG SELL
ENW.LEnwell Energy plc$54M11STRONG SELL
CRCL.LCorcel Plc$47M10STRONG SELL
SEA.LSeascape Energy Asia plc$85M22SELL
UPL.LUpland Resources Limited$61M3STRONG SELL
PANR.LPantheon Resources Plc$280M6STRONG SELL
EOG.LEuropa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc$29M2STRONG SELL
BOR.LBorders & Southern Petroleum plc$154M30SELL
GENL.LGenel Energy plc$191M30SELL
KIST.LKistos Holdings Plc$259M25SELL

Peer medians: ROE 0.3% · P/E 12.9x · Gross margin 28.9%

Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) — Stock Score Summary

Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Zephyr Energy is a micro-cap oil and gas explorer focused on the Rocky Mountain region. Although it benefits from a structural floor in energy prices, its tiny scale and high capital expenditure requirements violate our Terry Smith asset-light and Buffett moat requirements.

Zephyr Energy plc is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing economic, low-carbon energy projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The company's core asset is its operated acreage in the Paradox Basin, Utah, which is complemented by cash-generative, non-operated production assets in the Williston Basin. Zephyr leverages advanced 3D seismic data and modern drilling technologies to de-risk its high-growth onshore US portfolio.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.04
Market Cap$86M
P/E (Forward)-7.75
Price/Book1.81
Return on Equity-49.6%
Return on Invested Capital-27.9%
Debt/Equity46.08
Gross Margin62.2%
Operating Margin-101.6%
Revenue Growth-53.7%
Free Cash Flow$10M

Zephyr Energy plc operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zephyr Energy plc’s (ZPHR.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (29), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Zephyr Energy plc have an economic moat?
Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) has a Quality factor score of 24/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Zephyr Energy plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Zephyr Energy plc in?
Zephyr Energy plc (ZPHR.L) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United Kingdom).