PAMPampa Energía shows a mixed investment profile. Fundamentally, it presents strong profitability and a solid balance sheet, but faces valuation concerns. Technologically, the stock indicates a generally positive trend but shows some overbought signals. Thematic tailwinds are present, particularly in the energy sector, but specific company-specific thematic advantages require deeper analysis. The current 'Hold' rating reflects a balance between these factors, suggesting potential for growth but with notable risks to consider.
Pampa Energía operates in the energy sector, which is currently experiencing significant global shifts driven by energy transition and demand for reliable power sources. Its integrated operations in Argentina provide a foundational strength. However, specific company-level thematic advantages need to be more clearly defined to warrant a higher score.
Pampa Energía demonstrates strong profitability with impressive net margins. Its balance sheet is robust, characterized by a manageable debt-to-equity ratio and healthy liquidity. While revenue growth has been positive, the free cash flow yield is currently low, indicating potential reinvestment or debt servicing.
Technical indicators for Pampa Energía present a mixed picture. While some moving averages suggest a bullish trend, key oscillators like RSI and MACD indicate neutral to bearish signals, suggesting potential consolidation or a short-term pullback.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Sector Strength | 80 |
| Energy Transition Impact | 65 |
| Regulatory Environment | 50 |
| Commodity Price Sensitivity | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 85 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 80 |
| Cash Flow | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 55 |
| MACD | 45 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
Attractive Valuation Metrics
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis is 8.8, which is relatively low, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is also favorable at 2.7 for the TTM period. The forward P/E ratio for 2024 is 7.7, indicating a potentially lower valuation based on future earnings.
Strong Recent Earnings
The company has shown a trend of beating earnings estimates, particularly in the most recent quarters of 2025 Q2 (reported 2.82 vs. estimate 1.09) and 2025 Q1 (reported 1.9 vs. estimate 0.44). This suggests robust operational performance.
Inconsistent Earnings Surprises
While recent quarters showed positive surprises, Q4 2024 reported a negative surprise (-94.0%) with reported EPS of 0.1 against an estimate of 1.67. This inconsistency warrants caution.
High Quarterly P/S Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for Q1 2025 is 10.1, which is substantially higher than the trailing twelve months (2.7) and annual 2024 (2.5) figures, potentially indicating a stretched valuation on a quarterly basis.
January 2011
11
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $3.13
A: $2.05
L: $1.45
H: 608.98B
A: 592.86B
L: 576.74B
Pampa Energía S.A. operates as an integrated power company in Argentina. The company operates through Oil and Gas; Generation; Petrochemicals; and Holding, Transportation and Others segments. It generates electricity through thermal plants, hydroelectric plants, and wind farms with a 5,472 megawatt (MW) installed capacity. The company also explores for and produces oil and gas in the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro. In addition, it produces petrochemicals, such as styrene, synthetic rubber, and polystyrene. Further, the company operates and maintains a 22,396 km high-voltage electricity transmission network in Argentina. Additionally, it holds a concession for the transportation of natural gas with 9,248 km of gas pipelines in the center, west, and south of Argentina; and processes and sells natural gas liquids in Bahía Blanca in the Province of Buenos Aires, as well as offers related advisory services. The company was formerly known as Pampa Holding S.A. and changed its name to Pampa Energía S.A. in September 2008. Pampa Energía S.A. was incorporated in 1945 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
95.57 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for PAM have a max estimate of 123.00 and a min estimate of 74.00.