U.S. Energy Corp. Stock Price and Value Analysis

Should you buy U.S. Energy Corp. stock? (NasdaqCM:USEG). Let's see how it does in our automated value investing analysis system.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
  • This company is solid.
  • This company has a large dividend yield!
  • This company is not making money.
  • This company has wild ups and downs.
  • This stock looks overpriced.

Inside the USEG Numbers

USEG Price
(U.S. Energy Corp. stock price per share)
$2.36
[?] PE Ratio versus Sector 369% higher than other Energy stocks
[?] PE Ratio versus Industry 271% higher than other Oil & Gas E&P stocks
[?] Cash Yield 188.47%
[?] Free Cash Flow Jitter 41%
[?] Dividend Yield 3%
Shares Shorted 129,275

This stock has short interest! This means that people have shorted it.

Why does that matter? They've made a bet that price will decrease from where they bought it. Maybe there are financial problems, or maybe there's a value play.

As of the latest analysis, there are 129,275 shares shorted. With 2,544,970 shares available for purchase and an average trading volume over the past 10 trading days of 46,460, it would take at least 2.783 days for all of the short holders to cover their shorts.

Is U.S. Energy Corp. Stock on Sale?

Based on our analysis, we believe that you should not buy U.S. Energy Corp. right now. It might be a good stock to own—we just can't prove it with value analysis right now. Proceed with caution.

Should You Buy USEG Stock?

Does U.S. Energy Corp. have a coherent story? Does it have a plan to continue to make money? Is it worth your time? Only you can decide where to go from here. Our investment guide helps you ask the right questions, including how to buy stocks. Use these research links for more information.