GNE
BEARISH
$13.79
Live
Genie Energy Ltd. · NYSE
Target $16.0
(+16.0%)
$13.19
52W Range
$28.47
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$368.32M
P/E
47.55
ROE
3.6%
Profit margin
1.0%
Debt/Equity
0.05
Dividend yield
2.18%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
GNE exhibits a strong deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and negligible debt (D/E 0.05), yet it is fundamentally overvalued. The current price of $13.79 significantly exceeds both the Graham Number ($6.99) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($2.03). While revenue growth remains robust at 23.6%, a sharp decline in earnings (-32% YoY) and a payout ratio exceeding 100% indicate an unsustainable dividend and deteriorating profitability. The combination of bearish technicals, insider selling, and consistent earnings misses suggests a high risk of price correction.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (8/9) indicating high financial health
Extremely low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05
Robust top-line revenue growth of 23.6% YoY
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.91
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.76) relative to revenue volume
Key Risks
Severe valuation gap: Price is nearly 2x the Graham Number
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 103.45%
Negative earnings growth (-32% YoY) despite revenue increases
Poor earnings track record with an average surprise of -49.23% over the last 4 quarters
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and negative insider sentiment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$7.25
-47.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
43
Moderate
20
35
50
95
15
AI Verdict
Strong balance sheet masking fundamental decay and overvaluation.
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Growth, Graham Number, Payout Ratio
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
- P/E (47.55) is significantly higher than sector average (25.93)
- Price far exceeds Graham Number ($6.99) and Intrinsic Value ($2.03)
Future
35/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth (23.6%)
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth (-32%)
- Consistent failure to meet analyst estimates
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+172.5%)
Watchpoints
- Negative 1-year and 6-month price performance
Health
95/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.05)
- Strong Current Ratio (1.91)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
15/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Positive yield (2.18%)
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio > 100% indicates dividend is not covered by earnings
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$13.79
Analyst Target
$16.0
Upside/Downside
+16.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GNE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd.
Primary
|
+172.5% | -6.4% | -5.6% | -8.8% | +0.1% | +4.1% |
|
ELLO
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Peer
|
-18.7% | +96.1% | +65.2% | +27.3% | -0.5% | +0.8% |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
|
-11.1% | -31.8% | +5.2% | +1.1% | -0.2% | -3.0% |
|
OPAL
OPAL Fuels Inc.
Peer
|
-74.9% | -67.2% | +82.2% | -11.5% | -9.9% | -1.2% |
|
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
Peer
|
-31.6% | +15.9% | +10.8% | +0.6% | +6.2% | -6.5% |
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd.
Primary
5Y
+172.5%
3Y
-6.4%
1Y
-5.6%
6M
-8.8%
1M
+0.1%
1W
+4.1%
ELL
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-18.7%
3Y
+96.1%
1Y
+65.2%
6M
+27.3%
1M
-0.5%
1W
+0.8%
ART
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
-11.1%
3Y
-31.8%
1Y
+5.2%
6M
+1.1%
1M
-0.2%
1W
-3.0%
OPA
OPAL Fuels Inc.
Peer
5Y
-74.9%
3Y
-67.2%
1Y
+82.2%
6M
-11.5%
1M
-9.9%
1W
-1.2%
PCY
Pure Cycle Corporation
Peer
5Y
-31.6%
3Y
+15.9%
1Y
+10.8%
6M
+0.6%
1M
+6.2%
1W
-6.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
47.55
Forward P/E
29.98
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.84
P/S Ratio
0.76
EV/Revenue
0.53
EV/EBITDA
7.45
Market Cap
$368.32M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.0%
Operating Margin
5.35%
Gross Margin
25.72%
ROE
3.58%
ROA
5.66%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+23.6%
Earnings Growth
-32.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+23.6%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-33.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.05
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.91
Good
Quick Ratio
1.35
Good
Cash/Share
$4.14
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q3 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
21.7%
Op. Margin
5.0%
Net Margin
4.9%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
1.03x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
85%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2025-11-03
$0.26
-53.6% surprise
2020-03-12
$N/A
-100.0% surprise
2019-11-08
$0.18
+5.9% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing GNE against 65 companies in the Utilities sector
(3 bullish, 39 neutral, 23 bearish)
P/E Ratio
47.55
This Stock
vs
26.3
Sector Avg
+80.8%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
3.58%
This Stock
vs
-0.5%
Sector Avg
-813.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.0%
This Stock
vs
6.99%
Sector Avg
-85.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.05
This Stock
vs
1.59
Sector Avg
-96.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
23.6%
This Stock
vs
18.93%
Sector Avg
+24.7%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
1.91
This Stock
vs
1.12
Sector Avg
+69.5%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $368.32M | 47.55 | 3.6% | 1.0% | $13.79 | |
|
ELLO
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $347.25M | - | -4.1% | -4.1% | $25.2 | Compare |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $338.25M | 15.01 | 9.2% | 20.2% | $32.72 | Compare |
|
OPAL
OPAL Fuels Inc.
|
BEARISH | $426.56M | 16.4 | 7.6% | 4.2% | $2.46 | Compare |
|
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $267.07M | 19.44 | 9.9% | 45.8% | $11.08 | Compare |
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$368M
P/E
47.6
ROE
3.6%
Price
$13.79
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | PERRY WILLIAM WESLEY | Director | Stock Award | 6,579 | $89,902 |
| 2026-01-05 | SASS ALLAN | Director | Stock Award | 2,920 | $39,902 |
| 2026-01-05 | ROSENTHAL ALAN B | Director | Stock Award | 2,920 | $39,902 |
| 2025-11-18 | GOLDIN AVRAHAM E | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 12,000 | $175,355 |
PERRY WILLIAM WESLEY
Director
2026-01-05
6,579 shares
·
$89,902
SASS ALLAN
Director
2026-01-05
2,920 shares
·
$39,902
ROSENTHAL ALAN B
Director
2026-01-05
2,920 shares
·
$39,902
GOLDIN AVRAHAM E
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-18
12,000 shares
·
$175,355
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
Freedom Broker
2025-11-12
Buy
Hold
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