What is OAS's Intrinsic value?

Oasis Petroleum Inc (OAS) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Oasis Petroleum Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $61.32 to $475.18 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $475.18 +334.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $442.02 +304.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $61.32 -43.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $179.11 +63.9%
Earnings Power Value $61.56 -43.7%

Is Oasis Petroleum Inc (OAS) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $109.30, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Oasis Petroleum Inc's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 4.2% 5.2%
Adjusted beta 1.03 1.05
Cost of equity 7.5% 9.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 6.0%
Tax rate 18.5% 28.1%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.18 0.18
After-tax WACC 6.9% 8.8%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 7.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,580 (FY12-2021) to $1,585 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 12% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 51% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $442 $8,659M 68.5%
10-Year Growth $475 $9,309M 49.4%
5-Year EBITDA $308 $6,024M 54.7%
10-Year EBITDA $371 $7,269M 35.2%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 52.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $61.32 (-43.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.7% (Low) to 7.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $123 to $235
  • Selected fair value: $179.11 (63.9% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $92M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.8% - 6.9%
Enterprise Value $1,040M - $1,342M
Net Debt $(17)M
Equity Value $1,057M - $1,359M
Outstanding Shares 20M
Fair Value $54 - $69
Selected Fair Value $61.56

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2145M
Enterprise Value $2128M
Trailing P/E 2.30
Forward P/E 18.44
Trailing EV/EBITDA 3.45
Current Dividend Yield 815.69%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.18

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $142.55
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $110.51
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $12.26
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $26.87
Earnings Power Value 10% $6.16
Weighted Average 100% $298.34

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Oasis Petroleum Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $298.34, which is approximately 173.0% above the current market price of $109.30.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (12% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.18)

Given these factors, we believe Oasis Petroleum Inc is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.