How to buy Ecopetrol SA ADR stock (EC)

Ecopetrol SA ADR is an oil & gas integrated business based in the US. Ecopetrol SA ADR shares (EC) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $8.10 – a decrease of 0.49% over the previous week.

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Ecopetrol SA ADR stock price (NYSE: EC)

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Ecopetrol SA ADR shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-10-25.

Latest market close	$8.10
52-week range	$7.92 - $11.87
50-day moving average more info button	$9.17
200-day moving average more info button	$10.92
Wall St. target price	$11.37
PE ratio more info button	4.5367
Dividend yield more info button	$278 (37.34%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$1.77

Is it a good time to buy Ecopetrol SA ADR stock?

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Ecopetrol SA ADR price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $8.1 from 2024-10-25

1 week (2024-10-22)	-0.49%
1 month (2024-09-27)	-10.20%
3 months (2024-07-29)	-23.22%
6 months (2024-04-29)	-32.84%

1 year (2023-10-27)	-32.22%
2 years (2022-10-28)	-17.93%
3 years (2021-10-25)	15.3
5 years (2019-10-29)	16.0966

Is Ecopetrol SA ADR stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Ecopetrol SA ADR stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Ecopetrol SA ADR's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Ecopetrol SA ADR's P/E ratio

Ecopetrol SA ADR's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 5x. In other words, Ecopetrol SA ADR shares trade at around 5x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Ecopetrol SA ADR's PEG ratio

Ecopetrol SA ADR's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 0.3. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Ecopetrol SA ADR's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Ecopetrol SA ADR's EBITDA

Ecopetrol SA ADR's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $54,681.6 billion.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Ecopetrol SA ADR's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Ecopetrol SA ADR financials

Revenue TTM	$133,853.9 billion
Operating margin TTM	29.28%
Gross profit TTM	$81,426 billion
Return on assets TTM	7.9%
Return on equity TTM	20.5%
Profit margin	12.48%
Book value	$1,793.35
Market Capitalization more info button	$16.5 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Ecopetrol SA ADR share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 128.75% of net profits

Recently Ecopetrol SA ADR has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Ecopetrol SA ADR shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Ecopetrol SA ADR's case, that would currently equate to about $278 per share.

Ecopetrol SA ADR's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Ecopetrol SA ADR's most recent dividend payout was on 2 July 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 24 June 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Ecopetrol SA ADR share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Ecopetrol SA ADR's shares have ranged in value from as little as $7.92 up to $11.87. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Ecopetrol SA ADR's is 0.675. This would suggest that Ecopetrol SA ADR's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

Ecopetrol SA ADR overview

Ecopetrol S. A. operates as an integrated energy company. The company operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels; and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. It engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas; transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels; processing and refining crude oil; distribution of natural gas and LPG; sale of refined and petrochemical products; supplying of electric power transmission services; design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects; and supplying of information technology and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2022, the company had approximately 9,127 kilometers of crude oil and multi-purpose pipelines. It also produces and commercializes polypropylene resins and compounds, and masterbatches; and offers industrial service sales to customers and specialized management services.

Frequently asked questions

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What percentage of Ecopetrol SA ADR is owned by institutions?
Currently 1.451% of Ecopetrol SA ADR shares are held by institutions. When does the fiscal year end for Ecopetrol SA ADR?
Ecopetrol SA ADR's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Ecopetrol SA ADR based?
Ecopetrol SA ADR's address is: Carrera 13 No. 36 - 24, Bogotá, Colombia What is Ecopetrol SA ADR's ISIN number?
Ecopetrol SA ADR's international securities identification number is: US2791581091 What is Ecopetrol SA ADR's CUSIP number?
Ecopetrol SA ADR's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 279158109