Is MGY a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.2/100. It is ranked #206 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 57/100. The timing signal is "Bullish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for MGY?

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 50.2 ranks it #206 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is MGY in?

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp operates in the Energy sector (Petroleum And Natural Gas industry) with a market cap of $5.60 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does MGY pay a dividend?

Yes, MGY pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.43%. The Energy sector average yield is 1.89%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $24.30 in annual dividend income.

What is MGY's P/E ratio?

MGY has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.94x. The Energy sector average is 19.6x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is MGY?

MGY's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 0.0%. ROE: 18.6% vs sector average 6.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is MGY valued compared to peers?

MGY's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.9x, EV/EBITDA 13.3x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is MGY's debt level?

MGY's debt-to-equity ratio is 20%. Sector average: 55%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

MGY has a beta of 1.02, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 66/100.

Does MGY have high short interest?

MGY's short interest factor score is 10/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

MGY Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 50.2/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
MGY	+0.81%	-3.67%	+4.00%	+36.59%	+52.32%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLE	-0.68%	-3.90%	+2.41%	+27.35%	-26.03%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.88%	-7.28%	+3.66%	+36.95%	+22.79%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.49%	+0.23%	+1.59%	+9.24%	+78.35%	-	-	-

Metric	MGY	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.9x	-19%
EV/EBITDA	13.3x	+281%
Price / Book	3.0x

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GFR Greenfire Resources Ltd.	59	48	91	64	4.8x	59.1%	96.5%	15.4%	11.2%	40.0x	$761M	VS
PARR PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.	57	50	77	77	10.7x	19.8%	-	3.7%	-0.2%	53.0x	$3.1B	VS
TTE TotalEnergies SE	57	36	90	62	14.4x	-	34.7%	8.2%	-	-	$191.7B	VS
XOM EXXON MOBIL CORP	55	50	63	62	21.3x	12.0%	32.0%	9.4%	-8.4%	68.0x	$669.9B	VS
GPRK GeoPark Ltd	55	47	97	55	4.4x	189.6%	75.2%	14.6%	-	262.0x	$452M	VS
APA APA Corp	55	50	79	69	12.4x	17.5%	85.0%	13.5%	-16.8%	154.0x	$14.6B	VS
PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp	53	30	61	75	16.2x	0.8%	34.4%	5.9%	-	71.0x	$1.2B	VS
AMPY Amplify Energy Corp.	53	50	80	60	116.2x	0.5%	93.3%	0.5%	-16.5%	31.0x	$242M	VS
NBR NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD	53	50	80	72	3.8x	34.0%	55.1%	10.0%	10.1%	351.0x	$1.2B	VS
DVN DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE	53	50	67	59	10.5x	19.0%	46.0%	17.3%	10.6%	54.0x	$30.1B	VS
MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp	50	50	66	57	15.9x	18.6%	0.0%	27.9%	-3.5%	20.0x	$5.6B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.0%	-	0.0%	-	-	-	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-
Operating Margin %	0.4%	0.3%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	-
EBITDA Margin %	0.4%	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.6%	0.6%	-3.1%	0.7%	0.8%	-
Net Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%	0.5%	-3.5%	0.1%	0.4%	0.4%
FCF Margin %	1.7%	-	32.8%	-	-	-	16.2%	22.7%	24.6%	-
ROE %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	0.5%	-3.4%	0.0%	17.3%	0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.2%	14.5%	46.7%	18.6%	39.8%	33.2%	52.8%	35.9%	3,302.7%	0.0%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.0%

Operating Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

1.0%

0.4%

0.6%

1.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.7%

0.4%

0.6%

-3.1%

0.7%

0.8%

Net Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.6%

0.5%

-3.5%

0.1%

0.4%

FCF Margin %

1.7%

32.8%

16.2%

22.7%

24.6%

ROE %

0.2%

0.6%

0.5%

-3.4%

0.0%

17.3%

0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.4%

0.3%

-1.3%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.2%

14.5%

46.7%

18.6%

39.8%

33.2%

52.8%

35.9%

3,302.7%

0.0%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2017
	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.7B	$1.1B	$541M	$936M	$0
	—	—	$0	—	—	—	$0	$0	$0
Gross Margin	0.0%	---	0.0%	---	---	---	0.0%	0.0%	---
	—	—	$419M	—	—	—	$301M	$542M	$130M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$873M	—	$692M	$621M	$476M	—	—	—
	$474M	$439M	$1.3B	$534M	$1.1B	$603M	$541M	$936M	$0
EBIT	$474M	$439M	$1.3B	$534M	$1.1B	$603M	$541M	$936M	$0
EBITDA	$474M	$439M	$931M	$534M	$1.1B	$603M	-$1.7B	$641M	$320M
Operating Margin	35.6%	33.5%	100.0%	43.6%	63.4%	55.9%	100.0%	100.0%	---
EBITDA Margin	35.7%	33.5%	70.7%	43.6%	63.4%	55.9%	-305.4%	68.4%	---
	—	—	$0	—	—	—	$0	$0	$0
	—	$417M	—	$550M	$1.1B	$569M	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$80M	$96M	$107M	$7M	$9M	-$79M	$15M	$0
	$372M	$337M	$397M	$443M	$1.1B	$560M	-$1.9B	$85M	$0
Net Margin	27.9%	25.7%	30.2%	36.1%	62.0%	51.9%	-345.3%	9.0%	44.4%
	-	-	$1.94	-	-	-	$-7.27	$0.29	$0.00
Diluted EPS	-	-	$1.94	-	-	-	$-7.27	$0.29	$0.00
Weighted Avg Basic	—	186M	—	188M	187M	174M	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	186M	—	188M	188M	175M	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.7B

$1.1B

$541M

$936M

—

Gross Margin

0.0%

---

0.0%

---

0.0%

---

—

$419M

—

$301M

$542M

$130M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$873M

—

$692M

$621M

$476M

—

$474M

$439M

$1.3B

$534M

$1.1B

$603M

$541M

$936M

EBIT

$474M

$439M

$1.3B

$534M

$1.1B

$603M

$541M

$936M

EBITDA

$474M

$439M

$931M

$534M

$1.1B

$603M

-$1.7B

$641M

$320M

Operating Margin

35.6%

33.5%

100.0%

43.6%

63.4%

55.9%

100.0%

---

EBITDA Margin

35.7%

33.5%

70.7%

43.6%

63.4%

55.9%

-305.4%

68.4%

---

—

$417M

—

$550M

$1.1B

$569M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$80M

$96M

$107M

$7M

$9M

-$79M

$15M

$372M

$337M

$397M

$443M

$1.1B

$560M

-$1.9B

$85M

Net Margin

27.9%

25.7%

30.2%

36.1%

62.0%

51.9%

-345.3%

9.0%

44.4%

$1.94

$-7.27

$0.29

$0.00

Diluted EPS

$1.94

$-7.27

$0.29

$0.00

Weighted Avg Basic

—

186M

—

188M

187M

174M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

186M

—

188M

175M

—

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp Do?

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the United States. Its properties are located primarily in Karnes County and the Giddings Field in South Texas principally comprising the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk formation. As of December 31, 2021, the company's assets consisted of a total leasehold position of 4,71,263 net acres, including 23,785 net acres in Karnes and 4,47,478 net acres in the Giddings area, as well as holds 1,292 net wells with a total production capacity of 66.0 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Energy sector, specifically within the Petroleum And Natural Gas industry. The company is led by CEO Christopher G. Stavros and employs approximately 210 people. With a market capitalization of $5.6B, MGY is one of the notable companies in the Energy sector.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.MGY ranks #206 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Energy sector, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp ranks #34 of 128 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Energy peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

MGY Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) currently trades at $29.66. The 52-week high for MGY is $30.44, which means the stock is currently trading -2.6% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $19.09, putting the stock 55.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is MGY Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.94x, compared to the Energy sector average of 19.63x — a discount of 19%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.97x, versus the sector average of 1.64x. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.47x, compared to 0.47x for the average Energy stock. On an enterprise value basis, MGY trades at 13.33x EV/EBITDA, versus 3.50x for the sector.

Overall, MGY's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 18.6%, compared to the Energy sector average of 6.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 12.8% versus the sector average of 3.7%.

On a margin basis, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reports gross margins of 0.0%, compared to 52.7% for the sector. The operating margin is 35.6% (sector: 10.7%). Net profit margin stands at 27.9%, versus 6.4% for the average Energy stock. Revenue growth is running at -3.5% on a trailing basis, compared to -1.2% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

MGY Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.0%, compared to the Energy sector average of 55.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 1.54x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $393M. Cash and equivalents stand at $280M.

MGY has a beta of 1.02, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is 66/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reported revenue of $1.33B. Net income for the quarter was $372M. Gross margin was 0.0%. Operating income came in at $474M.

In FY 2025, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reported revenue of $1.31B. Net income for the quarter was $337M. Revenue grew -0.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $439M.

In Q3 2025, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reported revenue of $325M. Net income for the quarter was $78M. Revenue grew -2.5% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $101M.

In Q2 2025, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reported revenue of $319M. Net income for the quarter was $81M. Revenue grew -5.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $108M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $337M to $1.33B. Investors analyzing MGY stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

MGY Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.4%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in MGY stock would generate approximately $$243.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Energy sector average dividend yield of 1.9%, meaning MGY offers above-average income for its sector. With a net margin of 27.9%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

MGY Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) has a momentum factor score of 57/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 35/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 10/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

MGY vs Competitors — Energy Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Energy sector, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) ranks #34 out of 128 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places MGY in the upper half of all Energy stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include TotalEnergies SE (TTE) with a score of 57.0/100, APA Corp (APA) with a score of 54.7/100, PRECISION DRILLING Corp (PDS) with a score of 53.4/100, Greenfire Resources Ltd. (GFR) with a score of 59.2/100, and EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) with a score of 55.1/100.

Comparing MGY against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full MGY vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

MGY Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy MGY? — Investment Thesis Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 66/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.2/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on MGY stock.

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