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Mexco Energy Corp

MXCNYSE

SectorEnergy

IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production

Beta (adjusted)0.53

Intrinsic Value $10.50median of 6 methods · middle span $9-$22based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $9.97Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 5% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $20.4M

Enterprise Value $19.1M

Shares Outstanding 2.1M diluted

Moat Rating None

Last ex-dividend15 Jun 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Mexco Energy Corporation (NYSE American: MXC) operates as an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties primarily in the Permian Basin. The company's low-overhead, asset-light model relies heavily on non-operated working interests and royalty interests, which shields it from direct operational liabilities but exposes its top-line performance to commodity price fluctuations. While the company remains profitable and recently declared a regular annual dividend of $0.10 per share, its financial performance has been significantly impacted by declining oil prices, as evidenced by an 89% drop in net income for Q3 of fiscal 2026. Given its high sensitivity to commodity cycles and limited direct operational control, a Hold recommendation is advised until energy prices stabilize or production volumes show more robust growth.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

In the bear case, prolonged weakness in oil and natural gas prices, combined with pipeline capacity constraints in the Permian Basin, severely depresses realized prices. This leads to potential ceiling test write-downs of oil and gas properties, reduced drilling participation, and a suspension of the annual dividend to conserve cash.

Base CaseCentral scenario

In the base case, oil prices remain range-bound, allowing Mexco to continue participating in horizontal well developments in the Permian Basin within its projected capital budget. The company maintains stable production volumes from its royalty and non-operated working interests, supporting its annual $0.10 dividend payout and preserving its working capital position.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Mexco Energy Corp presents a compelling value thesis driven by its debt-free balance sheet, high insider ownership (over 55%), and low-overhead operating model. The company operates primarily as a passive, non-operating investor holding royalty, mineral, and partial working interests in thousands of wells, which significantly reduces operational risk and capital requirements. Its growth is supported by active drilling participation in the Permian Basin (Delaware and Midland Basins) alongside major operators, allowing it to benefit from high-margin production without bearing direct operating costs on its royalty interests (which accounted for approximately 49% of fiscal 2026 operating revenues).

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Low-overhead operating model with significant exposure to high-quality Permian Basin acreage through non-operated working and royalty interests.
Consistent history of returning capital to shareholders via an annual cash dividend, supported by a solid working capital position.
No substantial long-term debt, reducing financial solvency risks during commodity downcycles.

Key Investment Risks

High vulnerability to crude oil and natural gas price volatility, which directly dictates revenue and profitability.
Lack of operational control over drilling schedules, completion techniques, and operating costs on non-operated properties.
Potential for non-cash impairment charges (ceiling test write-downs) under full-cost accounting rules during periods of depressed commodity prices.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A sustained drop in WTI crude prices below $60 per barrel, rendering planned horizontal wells uneconomical.
A material reduction or suspension of the annual cash dividend by the Board of Directors.
Significant operational delays or capital cost overruns by major operators on key Permian Basin properties.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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