Risk factor
Weak & very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Velesto Energy Berhad is an investment holding firm that delivers a wide array of services to the upstream sector of the global oil and gas industry, with operations spanning Malaysia and international markets. The company provides drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells, alongside critical workover support. It also manages the threading, inspection, and repair of oil country tubular goods. Velesto Energy owns and operates a fleet of drilling rigs, which are leased to major oil companies for their exploration, development, and production initiatives. Additionally, it deploys hydraulic workover units to facilitate the removal and replacement of well equipment, aimed at restoring the functionality of suspended or underperforming wells. The company's service portfolio further includes treasury management and specialized engineering solutions for oil and gas exploration, development, and production projects, complementing its rig leasing activities. Established in 1988 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the company rebranded as Velesto Energy Berhad in May 2018, having previously been known as UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBI
Target Price
The average target price of 5243.KL is 0.32 and suggests 10.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda