Despite its mixt evolution during 2022, with a low of 34,05 RON reached on 7 March and an all-time high reached on 27 June 2022, when the share was traded at 51.7 RON, Romgaz shares remain very popular among Romanian investors and top-performing international funds. While you can buy SNGN shares directly, sometimes it is worth considering an ETF with SNG representation.
National Natural Gas Company Romgaz SA Mediaș (SNGN Romgaz SA), or simply Romgaz is the largest natural gas producer in Romania and one of the largest producers in Eastern Europe. The company is the country's main supplier and is responsible for producing around 40% of the total natural gas consumption in Romania.
S.N.G.N. Romgaz S.A. was listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) and on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on November 12, 2013. As of this date, the Company's shares are traded on the regulated market administered by the BVB, under the symbol "SNG" and are now one of the holdings in the largest Frontier and Emerging Markets ETFs (FM).
Romgaz Stock (BVB: SGN) - Research and Ratings
- Is Romgaz stock undervalued compared to its fair value, analyst forecasts, and price relative to the market?
- What is the analyst 12-month SGN shares price forecast?
- What are SGN’s future growth expectations?
- How has Romgaz stock performed over the past 5 years?
- Should you buy Romgaz shares or invest in ETFs with SGN representation?
Understanding Romgaz Stock (BVB: SGN): A brief history
After the unification of Transylvania and Romania in 1919 the Direcția Gazului Natural company is established at Cluj Napoca affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Bucharest, which later in 1925 was renamed to Societatea Națională de Gaz Metan SONAMETAN (National Methane Company).
The first underground storage facility was operated in 1961, and in 1976 the company's largest natural gas output was realised 29.8 cubic kilometers. In 1991 the company is renamed as Regia Autonomă Romgaz RA and in 1998 it is renamed as Societatea Națională de Gaze Naturale Romgaz SA. In 2000, Romgaz was then divided into five smaller independent companies: Exprogaz, Depogaz, Transgaz, Distrigaz Sud and Distrigaz Nord. In 2001, Exprogaz and Depogaz were merged to create SNGN Romgaz SA the current company.
Romgaz’s main segments of activity are:
- geological exploration (aiming to discover new gas fields, methane gas production by exploiting the deposits inside the company’s portfolio)
- supply and distribution of natural gas
- special operations and well services
- supply and electric power production.
Romania is one of the region's only countries to be largely energy independent. The country imports less than 10 percent of its total gas demand, the rest being produced locally, with Romgaz being one of the two major players in the market.
Romgaz shares are distributed among 3 categories:
- ROMANIAN STATE THROUGH MINISTRY OF ENERGY - 70.0071%
- Legal entities - 24.7765 % (Fondul Proprietatea - 15%)
- Individuals - 5.2164% %
Romgaz stock (BVB: SGN)- Fundamental Analysis and Financial Ratings
See the latest Romgaz (BVB: SGN) stock price analysis, including valuation, future growth, past performance, and more to help you make more informed investing decisions.
Valuation
Is Romgaz stock undervalued compared to its fair value, analyst forecasts, and its price relative to the market?
- SNG is expensive based on its Price-To-Earnings Ratio (6x) compared to the European Oil and Gas industry average (5.1x).
- SNG is expensive based on its Price-To-Earnings Ratio (6x) compared to the estimated Fair Price-To-Earnings Ratio (5.6x).
- SNG target price is more than 20% higher than the current share price, but analysts are not within a statistically confident range of agreement.
Future Growth
SNGN Romgaz's earnings is forecast to decline at an annual rate of -9.6% and its revenue is expected to decline at -6.8% annually. EPS and ROE are forecast to decline -4.0% and grow 19.2% each year respectively. Analyst coverage for Romgaz stock is low.
- SNG's Earnings vs Savings Rate are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-9.6% per year).
- SNG's Earnings vs Market are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-9.6% per year).
- SNG's High Growth Earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.
- SNG's Revenue vs Market is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-6.8% per year).
- SNG's High Growth Revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-6.8% per year).
Past Performance
How has Romgaz stock performed over the past 5 years?
- SNG has high-quality earnings.
- SNG's current net profit margins (19%) are lower than last year (32.7%).
- SNG's earnings have grown by 11.1% per year over the past 5 years.
- SNG's earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (11.1% per year).
- S SNG earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) did not outperform the Oil and Gas industry's 99.2%.
- SNG's Return on Equity (25.3%) is considered high.
Financial Health
What is Romgaz's financial position?
- SNG's short-term assets (RON4.0B) exceed its short-term liabilities (RON2.6B)
- SNG's short-term assets (RON4.0B) exceed its long-term liabilities (RON1.7B).
- SNG has more cash than its total debt.
- SNG's debt-to-equity ratio has increased from 0% to 14.4% over the past 5 years.
- SNG's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (238.9%).
- SNG earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Dividend
SNGN Romgaz is a dividend-paying company with a current yield of 8.7% that is well covered by earnings. The next payment date is on 27 Jul 2023 with an ex-dividend date of 05 Jul 2023.
- Romgaz's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
- SNG's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
- SNG's dividend (7.57%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the RO market (2.81%).
- SNG's dividend (7.57%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the RO market (8.69%).
- With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (30.8%), Romgaz's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
Romgaz Stock Price Forecast
What is the analyst 12-month Romgaz stock price forecast, and do we have any statistical confidence in the consensus price target from analysts?
According to simplywall.st, the SNG 12-month target price is more than 20% higher than the current share price, but analysts are not within a statistically confident range of agreement.
The analyst consensus target price for shares in SNGN Romgaz SA is 54.12 RON. That is 37.36% above the last closing price of 39.40 RON, according to stockopedia.com.
Investing.com analysts' 12-Month Price High Target is 66.28 RON, while the Average and Low Price targets are 55.60, respectively 41.00.
There are no 5-year SNG shares price forecasts and price predictions.
Important: When considering Romgaz's fundamental analysis, financial rating and price predictions, it’s important to remember that high market volatility and changing economic environment makes it difficult to give long-term estimates. As such, analysts and algorithm-based platforms can and do get their ratings and predictions wrong. Always do your own research before making an investment decision. And never trade or invest more than you can afford to lose.
Romgaz Stock (BVB: SGN) - Technical Analysis
SNG shares are in a sideway range end of September 2022, after a major retracement from record highs, as seen in the daily SNG chart below.
However, the long-term trend remains intact while the price is traded above the major support area of 38.25 RON (which was the all-time resistance before March 2022). A breakdown below 38.00 RON would open the way to lower support levels.
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How to Invest in Romgaz Stock
Some investors want to take an active hand in managing their investments, while others prefer to set it and forget it. Your preference may change but decide on an approach to get started.
For most people, stock market investing means choosing among these two investment types:
Individual Romgaz shares
If you’re after a specific company, you can buy a single share or a few shares to dip your toe into the stock-trading waters. Building a diversified portfolio out of many individual stocks is possible, but it takes significant investment and research.
If you go this route, remember that individual stocks will have ups and downs. If you research a company and choose to invest in it, think about why you picked that company in the first place if jitters start to set in on a down day.
Traditional stockbrokers allow you to invest in local stocks. However, you might not be able to invest in international stocks listed on the major stock exchanges, global ETFs, and other assets.
ETFs with Romgaz holdings
Romgaz stock (or any single stock, for that matter) can be a very volatile investment. You can manage the risk you see extreme highs and lows by diversifying your investment holdings. An ETF, for instance, contains a basket of individual stocks. When you invest in a fund, you also own small pieces of each of those companies.
If you want an ETF with SNG representation, you might consider iShares MSCI Frontier and Select ETF. BlackRock's iShares is the largest provider of ETFs as calculated by assets under management.
The fund can be suitable for Romania and foreign investors who want liquid and diversified exposure to the top 7 companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange: Banca Transilvania, Petrom, Romgaz, BRD, Transgaz, Electrica, si Teraplast.
Why invest in Romgaz Shares via FM?
With net assets of almost $1B, The iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF (FM) is the largest exchange-traded-fund that seeks to track the investment results of an index composed primarily of frontier market equities along with select emerging market equities.
- Exposure to frontier market stocks and smaller size emerging market stocks with an emphasis on tradability and investability of the underlying constituents
- One-click access to a virtually untapped investment portfolio with a Bucharest Stock Exchange and BET index exposure.
- Use to seek long-term growth and diversification
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- Create an account. Regardless of your chosen account, you need to register and complete the KYC process to verify your identity.
- Fund your account with fiat money. Before buying and trading stocks and ETFs, you need to fund your exchange account with U.S. dollars, Euros, or other currencies.
- Place your order. Click on the "Search" icon located in the left panel or by clicking on "ETFs" and then select the instrument, such as "iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF”.
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Sources:
SNGN Romgaz (BVB:SNG) - Stock Price, News & Analysis - Simply Wall St
BVB - Shares SNG S.N.G.N. ROMGAZ S.A.
Societatea Nationala de Gaze Naturale Romgaz SA Share Price - BSE:SNG Stock Research | Stockopedia
Societatea Nationala de Gaze Naturale Romgaz SA (SNG) Stock Forecast & Price Target - Investing.com
FAQs
Why do investors buy shares of Romgaz stock?
- Investors will buy SNG shares to:
- Make a profit from the SNG share price rising
- Receive an income from dividends if the company pays them
- Benefit from the effects of compounding
Investors should be aware they might get back less returns than they initially invested.
What is Romgaz shares price forecast for 2023 and beyond?
According to stockopedia.com, the analyst consensus regarding 2023 target price for SNGN Romgaz shares is 54.12 RON.
Should you invest in Romgaz shares in 2023?
Whether you buy SNG shares directly or invest in an ETF with SNG representation is a personal decision you should take depending on your risk tolerance and investing strategy. You should do your own research to develop an informed view of the market. Always make sure to do your own research. And never invest money you cannot afford to lose.
What is the PE ratio of SNGN Romgaz?
The SNGN Romgaz SA PE ratio based on its reported earnings over the past 12 months is 6.19.
What are the analyst and agencies recommendations for SNGN Romgaz SA?
The overall consensus recommendation for SNGN Romgaz SA is Buy.
What is the SNGN Romgaz SA dividend yield?
SNGN Romgaz SA has a current dividend yield of 8.7%.
How do I buy SNGN Romgaz SA shares?
To buy shares in SNGN Romgaz SA you'll need a share-dealing account with an online stockbroker offering stocks listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Once you have opened your account and transferred funds into it, you'll be able to search and select shares to buy and sell.