(MGY) Magnolia Oil & Gas - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5596631094

MGY: Oil, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, focuses on the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the United States. The companys primary assets are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area in South Texas, targeting the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk formation. These regions are known for their high hydrocarbon content and have been central to the companys growth since its incorporation in 2017. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation operates with a strategy emphasizing operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

From a technical perspective, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (NYSE: MGY) is currently trading at $21.22 with a 20-day average volume of 2,535,488 shares. The stocks short-term trend, as indicated by the SMA20 at $21.76, suggests a slight decline below its recent average. The SMA50 and SMA200 at $22.99 and $24.62, respectively, further confirm this trend, with the stock trading below these key moving averages. The ATR of 1.09 indicates relatively controlled volatility, suggesting that price movements have been moderate over the past 20 days.

Fundamentally, the company has a market capitalization of $4,092.45 million, reflecting its position as a mid-sized player in the oil and gas exploration and production sector. The trailing P/E of 10.87 and forward P/E of 12.59 suggest that investors expect moderate earnings growth in the coming year. The P/B ratio of 2.08 indicates that the stock is trading at a premium to its book value, which could signal confidence in the companys asset base. The P/S ratio of 3.11 and an RoE of 48.51 highlight the companys ability to generate profits from its operations and investor expectations for future performance.

3-Month Forecast: - Month 1: The stock is expected to remain range-bound between $20.50 and $22.50, with the SMA20 and SMA50 acting as resistance levels. The ATR of 1.09 suggests that volatility will remain moderate, with potential downside risks if the SMA20 fails to hold as support. - Month 2: If the stock breaks above the SMA50 at $22.99, it could test the SMA200 at $24.62. However, the forward P/E of 12.59 and P/B of 2.08 may cap upside momentum as investors weigh valuation metrics against earnings expectations. - Month 3: The stock is likely to enter a consolidation phase, with price action influenced by broader market sentiment and energy sector performance. The strong RoE of 48.51 could attract investors seeking exposure to profitable oil and gas producers, but the premium valuation (P/B of 2.08) may deter value-oriented investors.

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MGY Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,092m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
IPO / Inception 2017-05-05

MGY Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 59.7
Fundamental 36.6
Dividend Rating 73.5
Rel. Strength -5.88
Analysts 3.59/5
Fair Price Momentum 21.03 USD
Fair Price DCF 19.04 USD

MGY Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.38%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.76%
Annual Growth 5y 59.67%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

MGY Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -45.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -32.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 82.9%
CAGR 5y 29.99%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.66
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.44
Alpha -29.04
Beta 1.109
Volatility 66.79%
Current Volume 3283.3k
Average Volume 20d 2723.1k
What is the price of MGY stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.53 with a total of 3,283,329 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.82%, over one month by -18.73%, over three months by -12.81% and over the past year by -16.32%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 36.57 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MGY as of May 2025 is 21.03. This means that MGY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.44%.
Is MGY a buy, sell or hold?
Magnolia Oil & Gas has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.59. Therefor, it is recommend to hold MGY.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecast for MGY stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas will be worth about 23.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 20.53. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15.59%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 26.6 29.6%
Analysts Target Price 28 36.4%
ValueRay Target Price 23.7 15.6%