Matador Resources MTDR
United StatesEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PUSD
69.90 USD (+32.3%)
20 analysts
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Matador Resources Company is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, with operations focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico (USA).
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.2
- ✓Strong growth7.1
- !Risks to watch5.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe company is well positioned in the Permian with an attractive valuation, but current growth is not sustainable and exposure to oil prices adds volatility. Wait for a better entry point or more clarity on the sustainability of the cycle.
Matador Resources shows solid fundamentals: very high operating margins (49.2%), an ROIC of 18.45%, and an attractive valuation (EV/EBITDA 4.65, P/E 9.07). However, earnings growth of 160.6% reflects a cyclical peak, and free cash flow conversion is negative (-37.81%) due to heavy capex. The balance sheet is manageable (ND/EBITDA 1.79), but the current ratio is low (0.65).
The main risk is a decline in WTI crude oil prices, which could reverse quickly if the Strait of Hormuz blockade is resolved, compressing current margins and earnings growth.
Context and risks
Matador Resources is an independent oil and gas producer focused on the Permian Basin (USA). Its business is exposed to WTI crude price volatility, which has been affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the possibility of a deal that could cause prices to fall rapidly. Additionally, the company has a low current ratio (0.65), making it vulnerable to tighter financial conditions if it needs to refinance short-term debt.
Is Matador Resources stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% below the Energy median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 9.1 | 15.7 | −42% |
| EV / EBITDA | 4.6 | 8.0 | −42% |
| Price / book | 1.1 | 2.2 | −51% |
| Price / sales | 1.7 | 1.9 | −11% |
Sector: median of the 102 Energy companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9).
Average analyst target: 69.90 USD, +32.3% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.5 (sector 6.8), Growth 7.1 (sector 7.2).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Energy medianValuation
- P/E
- 9.1
- Forward P/E
- 5.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 4.6
- Price / book
- 1.1
- Price / sales
- 1.7
- PEG
- 0.62
- Market cap
- 6.5B USD
- Enterprise value
- 11.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 13.6%
- ROA
- 5.9%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 18.4%
- Gross margin
- 82.4%
- Operating margin
- 49.2%
- Net margin
- 18.8%
- Free cash flow
- −907.8M USD
- FCF yield
- −13.9%
- Cash conversion
- −38%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 4.3B USD
- Net debt
- 4.3B USD
- Cash
- 26.3M USD
- EBITDA
- 2.4B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.79
- Debt / equity
- 69.10
- Current ratio
- 0.65
- Quick ratio
- 0.45
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +26.8%
- Earnings growth
- +160.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.83 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 9.16 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.8%
- Payout
- 24.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.97
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (20)
- Target price
- 69.90 USD
- 52-week range
- 37.14 – 66.84
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Is Matador Resources stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% below the Energy median on average. Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9). Average analyst target: 69.90 USD, +32.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Matador Resources get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.4 out of 10, rank 648 of 2,130 (better than 68% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.2) and its weakest, Risk & Context (5.9). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Matador Resources's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 9.1: the share price equals 9.1 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Energy median is 15.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 5.8.
How much is Matador Resources worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.5B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 11.2B USD.
How much debt does Matador Resources have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 4.3B USD. That is 1.79 times its EBITDA; the Energy median is 1.23.
Does Matador Resources pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.84% and it pays out 25% of its earnings.
How has Matador Resources stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 29.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 37.14 and 66.84 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Matador Resources?
20 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 69.90 USD (+32.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.