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Phoenix Energy One, LLC PHXE-P

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas · SIC 1311 · Vertical: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311)

25.50USD+0.47% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Phoenix Energy One, LLC is an oil and gas company that combines operated drilling through its subsidiary PhoenixOp with the acquisition of mineral rights, royalties and non-operated working interests. Revenue has grown sharply, reaching 687.2 million USD in fiscal 2025, while the company still relies on external financing to support its development plan.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Phoenix Energy One, LLC (PHXE-P) stock was 25.50 USD (+0.47% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.6 bn USD, P/E 332.2, beta -0.06, 52-week range 20.01–28.66 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 405.9 m USD (+147.7% YoY), net income of 106.0 m USD (+466.8% YoY).

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
2.6 bn USD
shares as of 07 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
332.2
market cap ÷ net income
E/P (TTM)
0.30%
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
-0.06
Volatility (1y) 22%
52-week range
20.0128.66

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
49.9
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
25.10 – 25.77
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.59 · band width 2.7%
SMA 50 / 200
25.59 / 24.41
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.09 / -0.08
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−2.6%−1.1%−1.5 pp—
3 months+4.8%−0.5%+5.2 pp—
6 months+5.9%+4.4%+1.5 pp—
Year to date+21.7%+12.3%+9.4 pp—
1 year+24.3%+13.5%+10.8 pp+18.1%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+17.3%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−12.4%
24 Sept 2026 → 23 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−12.4%
24 Sept 2026 → 23 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
405.9 m USD
+147.7% YoY
Net income
106.0 m USD
+466.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
unavailable
unavailable YoY
net / operating
26.1% / 40.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue59.0 m101.7 m115.7 m163.8 m189.0 m218.6 m298.7 m405.9 m
Cost of revenue17.4 m23.6 m27.1 m35.2 m42.9 m50.0 m56.1 m51.6 m
SG&A8.9 m7.1 m9.5 m6.4 m5.5 m4.6 m4.3 m2.8 m
Operating income11.5 m25.7 m39.2 m46.7 m46.3 m43.4 m91.8 m163.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation15.5 m32.7 m31.2 m36.6 m45.6 m64.5 m60.2 m74.3 m
Interest expense26.2 m29.1 m35.8 m37.0 m38.8 m49.5 m52.5 m58.3 m
Net income-11.3 m-13.5 m5.6 m18.7 m8.5 m33.3 m-140.1 m106.0 m
Operating cash flow10.8 m ≈61.0 m18.1 m82.5 m ≈90.0 m ≈110.5 m103.8 m173.5 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

EPS unavailable in the issuer's structured filings (e.g. a partnership reports per unit, not per share).

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenue118.1 m281.2 m687.2 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+138.1%+144.4%
Net income-16.2 m-24.8 m66.1 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-13.7%-8.8%9.6%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
65.8 m USD
Financial debt
1.4 bn USD
Net debt
1.3 bn USD
Equity
78.2 m USD
Total assets
1.8 bn USD
Debt / equity
17.69x
Current ratio
0.41x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
4.7%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
118.1 m
2024
281.2 m
2025
687.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
19.7 m
2024
63.9 m
2025
155.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
98.4 m ≈
2024
217.3 m ≈
2025
532.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026derived

SG&A
2023
14.3 m
2024
29.2 m
2025
26.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
32.0 m
2024
72.4 m
2025
175.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
34.2 m
2024
86.0 m
2025
177.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
66.2 m ≈
2024
158.4 m ≈
2025
353.5 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
47.9 m
2024
90.2 m
2025
161.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-16.2 m
2024
-24.8 m
2025
66.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
5.4 m
2024
120.8 m
2025
65.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
—
2024
—
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 13 May 2026verified

Current assets
2023
—
2024
156.7 m
2025
173.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
—
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
—
2024
41.8 m
2025
122.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
103.2 m
2025
147.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
795.2 m
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
—
2024
226.6 m
2025
418.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
—
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
-4.8 m
2024
-34.1 m
2025
78.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-1.0 m
2024
101.2 m
2025
301.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-278.7 m
2024
-437.7 m
2025
-843.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
280.5 m
2024
451.9 m
2025
487.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
144.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
142.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
82.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
53.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
31.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
0.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
49.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
0.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
21.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
21.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
2.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
40.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
1.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
477.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
81.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
4 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
216 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
2.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
4.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
332.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
332.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
62.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
2.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
7.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBIT
12.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
3.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
1.49
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

25.50 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.6 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
332.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
62.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
7.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
49.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
0.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
144.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 07 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 233derived 20

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
2.51
USD per share
Mid
6.96
USD per share
High
9.13
USD per share
Price: 25.50 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -72.7% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -266.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 0.65 – 17.32 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA4.38 – 17.32 (Mid 13.16)
    14 companies used · median multiple 5.0x · quartiles 3.5x – 5.7x
    APA, AR, CRK, DEC, EOG, EQT, EXE, FANG, MTDR, MUR, OVV, PARR, REPX, WTI
  • Peers: P/E0.65 – 0.94 (Mid 0.76)
    18 companies used · median multiple 9.9x · quartiles 8.4x – 12.2x
    ANNA, APA, AR, CKX, CRK, DEC, DVN, EOG, EQT, EXE, MTDR, MUR, OVV, OXY, PARR, PR, REPX, TTE
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality21.6%76 (vs peers)18%
Net margin · Quality0.7%32 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet2.7x6 (vs peers)18%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet1.7x4 (on a fixed band)11%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.3x0 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation332.2x0 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation7.1x19 (vs peers)18%
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet4/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality60/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation9/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

PHOENIX ENERGY ONE, LLC (PHXE-P). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 687.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 144.4%; net margin 0.7%; ROE 49.7%; net debt/EBITDA 2.7x.

The estimated value range is 2.51–9.13 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 6.96 USD, the price of 25.50 USD leaves a potential of -72.7% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -266.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 21.6%

What contradicts it

  • Net debt / EBITDA: 2.7x
  • Interest coverage: 1.7x
  • Current ratio: 0.3x
  • P/E (TTM): 332.2x
  • EV/EBITDA: 7.1x
  • The price is above the estimated value range
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
332.2x
vertical median 10.5x
above median (+3,050.7%)
EV/EBITDA
7.1x
vertical median 5.3x
above median (+32.3%)
P/S
2.3x
vertical median 1.6x
above median (+40.0%)
P/B
62.7x
vertical median 1.4x
above median (+4,537.9%)
ROE
49.7%
vertical median 10.9%
above median (+354.1%)
Net margin
0.7%
vertical median 8.2%
below median (−91.6%)
EBIT margin
31.0%
vertical median 14.9%
above median (+108.5%)
Revenue YoY
144.4%
vertical median -1.9%
above median
Net debt/EBITDA
2.7x
vertical median 0.9x
above median (+198.0%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.4%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
TTETotalEnergies SE199.6 bn15.711.3%6.5%−6.2%+38% / +33%
PBRPetrobras - Petroleo Brasileiro SA145.9 bn33.810.9%8.2%−10.7%+56% / +28%
EOGEog Resources, Inc.77.1 bn11.422.5%25.4%−4.5%+36% / +19%
OXYOccidental Petroleum Corporation57.3 bn8.618.9%33.7%−1.9%+37% / −3%
FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.51.1 bn25.05.3%11.0%+35.8%+20% / +18%
DVNDevon Energy Corp48.5 bn10.511.5%16.7%+7.8%+19% / −2%
EQTEqt Corporation32.9 bn12.510.9%28.4%+63.9%−14% / +31%
EXEExpand Energy Corporation20.2 bn7.614.6%19.8%+186.3%−28% / +9%
PRPermian Resources Corporation18.8 bn14.911.5%21.5%+1.3%+55% / +71%
OVVOvintiv Inc.16.8 bn12.712.1%12.8%−2.7%+53% / +41%
APAApa Corporation15.6 bn9.425.9%—unavailable+78% / +24%
ARAntero Resources Corporation11.5 bn8.417.6%21.7%+22.0%+3% / +58%
MTDRMatador Resources Company6.2 bn8.612.8%19.9%+5.5%+19% / −13%
MURMurphy Oil Corporation5.2 bn11.28.9%15.0%−10.2%+12% / −16%
CRCCalifornia Resources Corp4.3 bn—-15.5%-18.1%+14.7%+1% / −6%
CRKComstock Resources, Inc.3.9 bn7.621.1%23.3%+77.0%−50% / +36%
PARRPar Pacific Holdings, Inc.3.5 bn3.650.9%9.8%−6.4%+53% / +103%
PHXE-PPhoenix Energy One, LLC2.6 bn332.249.7%0.7%+144.4%+24% / unavailable
TBNTamboran Resources Corporation982.4 m—-4.8%—unavailable+18% / unavailable
REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc.948.6 m9.216.8%17.3%−4.4%+57% / +74%
DECDiversified Energy Company942.7 m16.711.0%4.9%+141.5%−11% / +1,434%
TTITETRA Technologies, Inc.917.3 m100.82.5%1.4%+5.3%−20% / +31%
AESIAtlas Energy Solutions Inc.843.0 m—-12.1%-13.0%+3.7%−22% / −61%
EGYVaalco Energy Inc568.0 m—-24.4%-31.1%−25.0%+51% / +16%
WTIW&T Offshore, Inc.497.2 m——-8.4%−4.5%+81% / −4%

1- and 3-year price returns: for PHXE-P from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
16.66
Total return -35% · Per year -35%
29.33
Total return 15% · Per year 15%
43.99
Total return 73% · Per year 73%
3 years
19.77
Total return -22% · Per year -8%
38.78
Total return 52% · Per year 15%
63.34
Total return 148% · Per year 35%
5 years
23.44
Total return -8% · Per year -2%
51.29
Total return 101% · Per year 15%
91.21
Total return 258% · Per year 29%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 9.70
  • Net margin± 6.79
  • Annual revenue growth± 5.06
  • Annual dilution± 0.57

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Phoenix Energy One, LLC is an oil and gas company that combines operated drilling through its subsidiary PhoenixOp with the acquisition of mineral rights, royalties and non-operated working interests. Revenue has grown sharply, reaching 687.2 million USD in fiscal 2025 1, while the company still relies on external financing to support its development plan 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Diversified business model with royalty, non-operated working interest and operated production revenue, plus a proprietary asset analysis software system 1.
  • Rapid recent growth in production and in the number of producing wells in service 2.
  • Extensive asset acquisition experience, with a large number of completed transactions since 2019 1.

Weaknesses

  • Recent history of net losses and high debt, with part of the growth financed by borrowing 1.
  • Strong geographic concentration of wells, especially in the Williston Basin 1.
  • Dependence on external financing, as capital spending often exceeds operating cash flow 1.

Opportunities

  • Expanding own drilling could increase control over cash flow and revenues 1.
  • If production holds, the company could reduce its reliance on external asset acquisitions over time 2.
  • Applying the software system in new basins could support future acquisitions 1.

Threats

  • Falling oil and gas prices could quickly affect revenues and access to capital 1.
  • Higher costs of capital could slow the development plan 1.
  • Environmental regulation and climate change rules could raise costs or restrict operations 1.

Risks

  • Large capital needshigh

    The company estimates it will need additional capital to develop its reserves, which might not be available on satisfactory terms 1.

  • High indebtednesshigh

    Total debt is large, and the terms of its agreements could limit operational flexibility 1.

  • Price volatilityhigh

    Revenues depend on oil and gas prices, which can fall sharply 1.

  • Geographic concentrationmedium

    Most wells are located in one area, increasing exposure to local risks 1.

  • Regulation and environmentmedium

    Regulatory changes and environmental requirements could slow permits or increase costs 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If production and operating revenue growth continue, the company could gradually reduce its debt pressure.
  • Direct drilling could deliver better returns than royalty assets alone, if execution stays disciplined.
  • The proprietary software could keep identifying attractive assets across more basins.

What would break the thesis

  • If oil prices fall, revenues and financing capacity could be hit at the same time.
  • High debt and the need for additional capital could limit options during difficult periods.
  • Geographic concentration could amplify the impact of local problems on production.

What to watch

  • Production growth and number of producing wellsQ3 2026
  • Debt level and refinancing capacitynext 10-K
  • Execution of the 2026 capital plan2026
  • Margin trends in the operating segmentQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

The company runs a three-pronged strategy: direct drilling of operated working interests, acquisition of royalty assets, and acquisition of non-operated working interests, for the exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids 1. Drilling is focused on the Williston Basin in North Dakota and Montana and on the Powder River and Denver-Julesburg Basins in Wyoming 1. Operations rely on a proprietary software system used to identify, analyze and manage oil and gas assets 1.

Segments

Operating

The operating segment covers drilling, extraction and production carried out through PhoenixOp and its subsidiary Firebird Services, while sales of operated production are handled by Firebird Marketing 2. In the second quarter of 2026 this segment generated total revenues of 356.2 million USD 2.

Mineral and Non-operating

This segment groups the acquisition of mineral interests and non-operated working interests, through which the company shares in proceeds from resources extracted and sold by the operator 12. Its revenues are smaller and more predictable than those of the operating segment 2.

Securities

The securities segment covers capital-raising activities tied to debt securities offerings, and part of its revenue comes almost exclusively from intersegment interest income 12.

Market context

The company operates in the US oil and gas sector, concentrating acquisitions in defined basins served by top-tier operators, with assets that could generate high near-term cash flow 1. Its revenues depend on oil and gas prices, which can vary significantly from period to period 1.

Trends

  • Production growthtailwind

    Production has risen quickly after the start of own drilling, which could support revenues if the pace of execution holds 2.

  • Oil pricesheadwind

    The business is sensitive to oil and gas prices, and sustained declines could reduce revenues and access to capital 1.

  • Cost of capitalheadwind

    Higher interest rates, influenced by Federal Reserve policy, could slow the financing of the development plan 1.

  • Expansion of own drillingmixed

    Shifting toward directly operated drilling could give more control over cash flow, but requires substantially greater investment 1.

Competitive position

The company faces intense competition for extraction and asset acquisitions from entities with greater technical and financial resources, as well as from private equity firms investing in mineral resources 1. Competition also extends to qualified personnel and equipment 1.

  • Private oil and gas operators

    Private E&P companies and mineral aggregators cited as rivals in acquiring assets 1.

  • Public mineral companies

    Listed companies that acquire mineral interests, described in the source as competitors in acquisitions 1.

  • Private equity firms

    Firms that previously did not invest in minerals but might acquire reserves as an investment 1.

  • Large operators in target basins

    Top-tier operators developing the wells from which the company receives royalties, also competing for capital and equipment 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 05 Jun 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 22 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

  • Current report22 Oct 2026
    Material agreement · Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report17 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report10 Aug 2026
  • Current report08 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report02 Jun 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report13 May 2026
  • Annual report17 Mar 2026
  • Current report13 Feb 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Jan 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report26 Nov 2025
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Phoenix Energy One, LLC · 17 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Phoenix Energy One, LLC · 10 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.