Shares of Large-cap energy company Chevron moved 0.6 this afternoon, and are now trading at $142.83 per share. On the other hand, the average analyst target price for the stock is $178.17.
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally.
Potential Chevron Investors Should Analyze the Following:
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Chevron has moved -22.0% over the last year.
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The company has a price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio of -1.66. A number between 0 and 1 could mean that the market is undervaluing Chevron's estimated growth potential
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Its Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 1.63
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Chevron currently returns an annual dividend yield of 4.2%.
Understanding Chevron's Operating Margins
| Date Reported | Total Revenue ($ k) | Operating Expenses ($ k) | Operating Margins (%) | YoY Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 222,806,000 | 180,833,000 | 19 | -5.0 |
| 2022 | 246,252,000 | 196,578,000 | 20 | 53.85 |
| 2021 | 162,465,000 | 140,826,000 | 13 | 262.5 |
| 2020 | 94,692,000 | 102,145,000 | -8 | -300.0 |
| 2019 | 146,516,000 | 140,980,000 | 4 | -66.67 |
| 2018 | 166,339,000 | 145,764,000 | 12 |
Over the last 6 years, Chevron's operating margins have averaged only 10.0%, with a high coefficient of variability of 2035.1%. On the other hand, we note that the firm's margins are growing at a 7.8% compounded average yearly rate.
