Analyzing the liquidity ratios of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1571-1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the key liquidity figures of the twenty five largest public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to determine the current values of the key liquidity figures of the largest public oil and gas companies, identify key trends in their changes within the study period, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization. Results. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the twenty five oil and gas companies' annual reports, the article identifies trends in the changes in the key liquidity indexes in the industry's public sector, and establishes the main factors that affected these changes. Conclusions and Relevance. The largest public oil and gas companies are able to maintain their own liquidity in times of crisis, even. The industry pays the most attention to increasing the instant liquidity ratios. The results of the study can be used to evaluate, forecast, and develop measures to enhance the liquidity of public oil and gas companies.

Analyzing the turnover ratios of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-311
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Operating Cycle ◽  
Public Corporations ◽  
Asset Turnover ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the key turnover figures of the twenty five largest public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to determine the current values of the key turnover figures of the largest public oil and gas companies, identify key trends in their changes within the study period, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization. Results. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the twenty five oil and gas companies' annual reports, the article identifies trends in the changes in the key turnover ratios in the industry's public sector, and establishes the main factors that affected these changes. Conclusions and Relevance. The article concludes that many of the industry's leading public corporations have an impressive capacity for further decline in the money operating cycle. It establishes that despite the efforts of leading public oil and gas companies, the duration of asset turnover and the cash operating cycle got increased quite significantly in the midst of the global financial and industry crises. The results of the study can be used to evaluate, forecast, and develop measures to improve the efficiency of own working capital and assets use by public oil and gas companies.

Analyzing the figures of consolidated statement of cash flows of the world's biggest publicly traded oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1101-1120
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Capital Expenditures ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
The Public ◽  
Statement Of Cash Flows ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. The article investigates key figures disclosed in consolidated cash flow statements of 25 leading publicly traded oil and gas companies from 2006 to 2018. Objectives. The focus is on determining the current level of values of the main components of consolidated statement of cash flows prepared by leading publicly traded oil and gas companies, identifying key trends within the studied period and factors that led to any transformation. Methods. The study draws on methods of comparative and financial-economic analysis, as well as generalization of materials of consolidated cash flow statements. Results. The comprehensive analysis of annual reports of 25 oil and gas companies enabled to determine changes in the key figures and their relation in the structure of consolidated cash flow statements in the public sector of the industry. It also established main factors that contributed to the changes. Conclusions. In the period under study, I revealed an increase in cash from operating activities; established that capital expenditures in the public sector of the industry show an overall upward trend and depend on the level of oil prices. The analysis demonstrated that even integrated companies’ upstream segment prevail in the capital expenditures structure. The study also unveiled an increase in dividend payments, which, most of the time, exceeded free cash flows thus increasing the debt burden.

Analyzing the assets of the world’s leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-373
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Public ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. The article analyzes assets of the largest public companies operating in the oil and gas industry from 2006 to 2018, like ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental Petroleum, Devon Energy, Anadarko Petroleum, PAO Gazprom, PAO NK Rosneft, PAO LUKOIL, and others. Objectives. The aim is to make a comprehensive statistical analysis of changes in absolute values and the structure of assets in the public sector of the oil and gas industry. Methods. The study employs methods of statistical analysis and generalization of materials of official annual reports based on the results of financial and economic activities of the largest public oil and gas corporations. Results. Using the comprehensive analysis of balance sheets of 25 oil and gas companies, I determine changes in the size and structure of assets in the public sector of the industry, and establish the main factors that contributed to this transformation. Conclusions. The findings revealed an increase in the book value of assets in the majority of leading public oil and gas companies. Large mergers and acquisitions and agreements for new field developments also contributed to the increase. The study established that the protracted industry crisis resulted in reducing the proportion of current assets in order to release funds for revenue increase. That was why oil and gas companies sought to accelerate the collection of receivables, primarily by means of trade component. It was also determined that they channeled a part of funds thus collected to short-term financial investments.

Analyzing the financial sustainability of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1246-1263
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Financial Stability ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Financial Soundness ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the key financial stability indicators of the twenty five largest public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to determine the current values of the key financial stability indicators of the largest public oil and gas companies, identify key trends in their changes within the study period, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization. Results. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the twenty five oil and gas companies' annual reports, the article identifies trends in the changes in the key financial stability indicators in the industry's public sector, and establishes the main factors that affected these changes. Conclusions and Relevance. The article concludes that during the study period, the key financial stability indicators of the leading public oil and gas companies have deteriorated. However, the global financial crisis as a whole has not had a significant negative impact on the financial soundness of the public oil and gas sector. The results of the study can be used to evaluate, forecast, and develop measures to increase the financial stability of public oil and gas companies.

Analyzing the market capitalization and value of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1870-1892
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Market Valuation ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Market Capitalization ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Total Market

Subject. This article explores the market capitalization and value of the twenty five largest public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to define market capitalization and value of the largest public oil and gas companies, identify key trends in their changes within the study period, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization. Results. The article describes changes in the market capitalization and value of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations and identifies the main factors that affected these changes. Conclusions and Relevance. The article concludes that the total market valuation of the leading public oil and gas corporations has not changed significantly over a long period. But the oil and gas industry has increased the debt load, which negatively affects the companies' market capitalization. The results of the study can be used to evaluate, forecast, and develop measures to create market cap and value of public oil and gas companies.

Analyzing the business and financial performance indicators of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-479
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Operating Performance ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the financial, stock-exchange and operating performance, as well as the financial and economic analysis ratios of the twenty five leading public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to identify key trends in the changes in financial, stock-exchange and operating performance, as well as the analysis ratios of the largest public oil and gas companies, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization. Results. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the twenty five oil and gas companies' annual reports, the article identifies trends in the changes in financial, stock-exchange and operating performance in the industry's public sector, and establishes the main factors that affected these changes. Conclusions. Despite the growth of raw materials production, the stock segment of the oil and gas industry shows a decrease in profitability. This has a negative impact on the market attractiveness of the oil and gas sector.

Analyzing the market valuations of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 2765-2789
Author(s):  
O.V. Shimko
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Market Valuation ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Consolidated Financial Statements ◽  
Market Capitalization ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Market Valuations ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the market valuation ratios of the twenty five leading public oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to identify key trends in the changes in market valuations of the largest public oil and gas companies, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization of materials of the companies' consolidated financial statements. Results. The article shows certain changes in the main indicators of market valuation of the leading public oil and gas companies and identifies the main factors that contributed to these changes. It establishes that the most significant for comparison and valuation are ratios based on balance sheet values of assets and equity, and EBITDA, DACF and net income ratios are appropriate as auxiliary ratios. The article says that the exchange segment of the industry has increased the debt load, so instead of market capitalization as a component of the coefficients of this group, it is advisable to apply the company's value indicator. Conclusions and Relevance. The article concludes that the market sentiments towards the stock market segment of the global oil and gas industry are getting impaired. This is quite natural against the background of falling profitability of most leading companies. The results of the study can be useful in evaluating, forecasting and developing measures to increase the market capitalization and value of public oil and gas companies.

Applying asset-and equity-based multipliers in the valuation of oil and gas corporations

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-167
Author(s):  
Oleg V. SHIMKO
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Consolidated Financial Statements ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Market Capitalization ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the ratios of the company's market capitalization and value to the balance sheet value of assets and equity of the twenty five leading public oil and gas companies between 2008 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to identify key trends in the changes in market capitalization and value ratios of the company to the balance sheet value of assets and equity of the largest public oil and gas companies, identify the factors that have caused these changes, and establish the applicability of these multipliers to estimate the value of the business within the oil and gas industry. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization of materials of the companies' consolidated financial statements. Results. The article establishes that the multipliers studied are acceptable for assessing the value of oil and gas companies, but it is preferable to use asset-based ratios. Conclusions and Relevance. The overall decline in profitability and the increase in debt load in the stock exchange sector of the global oil and gas industry should be taken into account when using multipliers based on assets and shareholder capital in the assessment of the value of oil and gas corporations through a comparative approach. The results of the study can be used to assess the possible value of oil and gas assets as part of a comparative approach and develop measures to increase the market capitalization of public oil and gas companies.

scholarly journals Market valuation of the world's leading public oil and gas corporations as an indicator of investment attractiveness of domestic vertically integrated companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-433
Author(s):  
Oleg V. SHIMKO
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Market Valuation ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Consolidated Financial Statements ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Market Capitalization ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Subject. This article explores the market valuation ratios of the twenty five leading listed oil and gas companies between 2006 and 2018. Objectives. The article aims to identify key trends in the changes in market valuations of the largest listed oil and gas companies, and identify the factors that have caused these changes. Methods. For the study, I used comparative, and financial and economic analyses, and generalization of materials of the companies' consolidated financial statements. Results. The article shows certain changes in the main indicators of market valuation of the leading listed oil and gas companies and identifies the main factors that contributed to these changes. It establishes that the most significant for comparison and valuation are ratios based on balance sheet values of assets and equity, and net sales, EBITDA, DACF and net income ratios are appropriate as auxiliary ratios. The article says that the exchange segment of the industry has increased the debt load, so instead of market capitalization as a component of the coefficients of this group, it is advisable to apply the enterprise value indicator. Conclusions and Relevance. The article concludes that the market sentiments towards the stock market segment of the global oil and gas industry are getting impaired. This is quite natural against the background of falling profitability of most leading companies. The results of the study can be useful in evaluating, forecasting and developing measures to increase the market capitalization and value of listed oil and gas companies.

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