Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of value investing as a successful strategy across various market conditions, focusing on fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to identify undervalued stocks [2][4]. Company Analysis - Eni (E) is highlighted as a strong investment opportunity, currently holding a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and a Value grade of A [4]. - Eni's P/E ratio stands at 10.67, which is lower than the industry average of 11.99, indicating potential undervaluation [4]. - The Forward P/E ratio for Eni has fluctuated between 6.79 and 10.97 over the past year, with a median of 7.77, further supporting its value proposition [4]. - Eni's P/B ratio is 0.98, significantly lower than the industry average of 1.54, suggesting that the stock is undervalued relative to its book value [5]. - The P/CF ratio for Eni is 5.02, which is attractive compared to the industry average of 6.43, indicating strong operating cash flow relative to its valuation [6]. - Overall, Eni's financial metrics suggest it is likely undervalued, combined with a strong earnings outlook, making it an impressive value stock [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of shareholder yield as a key metric for investors, combining dividend yield, share buybacks, and net debt reduction to assess how effectively a company returns capital to its shareholders [2][4][5]. Shareholder Yield Components - Dividends provide a steady income stream and signal management's confidence in financial health, contributing significantly to total equity returns, especially in sideways or bear markets [3][6]. - Share buybacks reduce share count, enhancing per-share metrics like earnings and cash flow, which is particularly beneficial in low-growth environments [3][4]. - Debt reduction improves balance sheet strength and reduces default risk, enhancing resilience during economic downturns, thus benefiting investors through both capital returns and improved financial positioning [4][5]. Investment Opportunities - Companies with high shareholder yield, such as Eni, BanColombia, Columbia Banking System, Donaldson, and W.P. Carey, are highlighted as attractive options for investors seeking income and capital appreciation [4][8][18]. - Eni offers a competitive dividend yield of approximately 4.46%, with a 10-time increase in dividend payout over five years, reflecting a 28.1% annualized growth rate [9][10]. - BanColombia, with an 11.49% dividend yield, has increased its payout eight times in five years, showing a 71.36% annualized growth rate [12][13]. - Columbia Banking System provides a 5.62% dividend yield, with a 7.2% annualized growth rate over two increases in five years [14][15]. - Donaldson has a 1.64% dividend yield, with a 6.26% annualized growth rate over five increases in five years [16][17]. - W.P. Carey offers a 5.53% dividend yield, having increased its payout 20 times in five years despite a negative annualized growth rate of 4.64% [18][19][20]. Financial Stability and Management - Companies with high shareholder yield tend to exhibit disciplined capital allocation and align management interests with those of investors, avoiding expensive acquisitions and value-destructive expansions [5][7]. - Empirical studies indicate that portfolios focused on shareholder yield outperform broader market indices over the long term, often with lower volatility [5][6].

Exploration and Development - Ivory Coast and Eni SpA signed a contract for a new offshore oil-exploration block acquisition [1]

[Report on the Purchase of Treasury Shares](index=4&type=section&id=Eni%3A%20report%20on%20the%20purchase%20of%20treasury%20shares%20during%20the%20period%20from%2021%20to%2025%20July%202025) This report details Eni's treasury share purchases from July 21 to July 25, 2025, including daily and cumulative program status [Summary of Share Purchases (July 21-25, 2025)](index=4&type=section&id=Summary%20of%20Share%20Purchases%20%28July%2021-25%2C%202025%29) Eni acquired 3,494,960 treasury shares (0.11% of share capital) for approximately €50 million on Euronext Milan, part of a program approved on May 14, 2025 Treasury Share Purchases (July 21-25, 2025) | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Shares Acquired** | 3,494,960 | | **Percentage of Share Capital** | 0.11% | | **Weighted Average Price per Share** | €14.3063 | | **Total Consideration** | €49,999,996.86 | - The share purchase program was executed under the authorization granted by the Shareholders' Meeting on May 14, 2025[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Cumulative Buyback Program Status](index=4&type=section&id=Cumulative%20Buyback%20Program%20Status) Since May 20, 2025, Eni has acquired 35.66 million shares (1.13% of share capital) for €490 million, bringing total treasury stock to 127.27 million shares (4.04%) Cumulative Buyback Program Status as of July 25, 2025 | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Shares Acquired Since May 20, 2025** | 35,658,286 | | **Percentage of Share Capital Acquired** | 1.13% | | **Total Consideration Since Start** | €490,005,718.64 | | **Total Treasury Shares Held** | 127,268,613 | | **Total Percentage of Share Capital Held** | 4.04% | [Detailed Daily Transactions](index=4&type=section&id=Detailed%20Daily%20Transactions) This section provides a daily summary and comprehensive list of individual treasury share transactions from July 21 to July 25, 2025 Daily Summary of Treasury Share Purchases (Euronext Milan) | Trade date | Transaction quantity | Transaction weighted average price (euro) | Transaction amount (euro) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 21/07/2025 | 705,913 | € 14.1660 | € 9,999,994.62 | | 22/07/2025 | 705,800 | € 14.1551 | € 9,990,682.99 | | 23/07/2025 | 722,384 | € 14.3230 | € 10,346,722.65 | | 24/07/2025 | 663,388 | € 14.4012 | € 9,553,602.50 | | 25/07/2025 | 697,475 | € 14.4937 | € 10,108,994.10 | | **Total** | **3,494,960** | **€ 14.3063** | **€ 49,999,996.86** | - The report includes a complete list of all individual daily transactions for the period from July 21 to July 25, 2025[9](index=9&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Eni S.p.A reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 79 cents per American Depository Receipt, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents, but down from 98 cents in the same quarter last year [1][10] - Total revenues for the quarter were $21.7 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $20.7 billion, although this represents a decline from $24.8 billion a year ago [1][10] Operational Performance - Eni operates through four business segments: Exploration & Production, Global Gas & LNG Portfolio and Power, Refining and Chemicals, and Enilive and Plenitude [3] Exploration & Production - Total oil and gas production was 1,668 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, a decrease of 3% from 1,712 Mboe/d in the prior-year quarter [4] - Liquids production increased by 6% to 825 thousand barrels per day, while natural gas production fell to 4,415 million cubic feet per day, down from 4,888 mmcf/d a year ago [4] - The average realized price of liquids was $62.77 per barrel, down 19% from $77.25 a year ago, and the realized natural gas price was $7.14 per thousand cubic feet, down 2% from $7.26 [5] - The Exploration & Production segment reported a pro-forma adjusted EBIT of €2.4 billion, a decline of 33% from €3.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024, impacted by asset divestitures and natural declines in mature fields [6] Global Gas & LNG Portfolio and Power - Worldwide natural gas sales totaled 9.01 billion cubic meters, down 4% year over year, primarily due to lower wholesale segment sales [7] - The segment reported a pro-forma adjusted EBIT of €387 million, reflecting a 9% increase from €356 million in the prior year [8] Refining and Chemicals - Total refinery throughputs were 6.38 million tons, up from 5.82 million tons in the corresponding period of 2024 [9] - Petrochemical product sales decreased by 5% year over year to 0.72 million tons [9] - The segment reported a pro-forma adjusted negative EBIT of €193 million, flat year over year, affected by lower throughput volumes and refining margins [11] Enilive & Plenitude - Retail gas sales managed by Plenitude declined by 7% year over year to 0.68 billion cubic meters [12] - Plenitude's installed renewable capacity increased to 4.5 GW from 3.1 GW a year ago [12] - The segment reported a pro-forma adjusted EBIT of €262 million, down from €278 million a year ago, impacted by weaker biofuel margins [12] Financials - As of June 30, 2025, Eni had long-term debt of €19.8 billion and cash and cash equivalents of €9.2 billion [13] - Net cash generated by operating activities was €3.5 billion, with capital expenditures totaling €1.95 billion [13] Outlook - Eni expects full-year gross capital expenditures to be below €8.5 billion, down from prior guidance of approximately €9 billion [14] - Oil and gas production for 2025 is projected to be around 1.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, with third-quarter production expected in the range of 1.70-1.72 million boe/d [14]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported production of 1,670,000 barrels per day, consistent with guidance, and EBIT for the quarter was approximately €1,700,000,000, with pro forma EBIT of €2,400,000,000 [11] - Cash flows before working capital for the quarter were €2,800,000,000, totaling €6,200,000,000 for the half year, maintaining efficient conversion of earnings into cash [13] - Net debt decreased to €10,200,000,000, which is €2,000,000,000 lower than year-end 2024, with leverage at 19%, the lowest level in company history [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Upstream segment, the company discovered approximately 600 million barrels of oil equivalent of new resources, with significant projects in Norway and Angola contributing to production growth [5][6] - Transition businesses, including Plenitude and Eni Life, are expected to see EBITDA close to tripling between 2024 and 2030, with Plenitude's renewable capacity projected to grow by over 30% year-on-year [7][8] - Versalis showed improvement quarter-on-quarter but remains significantly loss-making, with a turnaround in EBIT expected to approach €1,000,000,000 by the end of the full-year plan [10][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The refining operations improved on Q1 due to better margins, although impacted by downtime at key assets [12] - The company expects to grow cash flow from operations (CFFO) in 2025 to €11,500,000,000, which is €500,000,000 higher than previous guidance [18] - The company anticipates a strong ramp-up in production in the second half of the year, with guidance for production to reach between 1.7 million and 1.72 million barrels per day [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow CFFO by around 40% by 2030 and improve return on capital employed, focusing on shareholder returns through dividends and share buybacks [4] - The strategy includes integrating equity gas production into the LNG chain and building complementary energy businesses related to decarbonization [4][5] - The company is advancing its upstream satellite model, which is expected to create significant cash flow and strategic options, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operational momentum and positive outlook for the second half of the year, driven by production ramp-ups and new renewable power generation capacity [17][18] - The company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet and leveraging new partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and cash flow [63][66] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the chemical sector but expects slight improvements in margins and performance [84] Other Important Information - The company has signed a significant contract with Venture Global for U.S. LNG, which is expected to complement its portfolio of contracted volumes [23][27] - The company is pursuing a binding offer for Atea Energia, which aligns with its strategy to increase its customer base in the power sector [73] - The company is not interested in the Galp process in Namibia, focusing instead on its existing resources and exploration wells [76] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the terms of the contract with Venture Global? - The company cannot comment on third-party contracts but finds the project competitive and complementary to its portfolio [26][27] Question: What is the status of the asset sale to Vitol? - The closing will consider production cash and investment ramp-up, with adjustments made at the time of closing [33][34] Question: What is the outlook for the tax rate? - The tax rate is expected to be closer to 50%, driven by the conversion of loss-making businesses into profitable ones [41][42] Question: Can you provide an update on the YPF Argentina project? - The plan is to have an FID by Q1 2026, with necessary agreements to be finalized by the end of the year [54][97] Question: What are the expectations for the buyback program? - The company is considering an increase in the buyback program, depending on the positive trend in financial performance [56][92]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported production of 1,670,000 barrels per day, consistent with guidance, and EBIT for the quarter was approximately €1,700,000,000, with pro forma EBIT expected to be around €2,400,000,000 [11][12] - Cash flows before working capital for the quarter were €2,800,000,000, totaling €6,200,000,000 for the half year, maintaining efficient conversion of earnings into cash [13] - Net debt decreased to €10,200,000,000, which is €2,000,000,000 lower than year-end 2024, with leverage at 19%, the lowest level in company history [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Upstream segment, the company discovered approximately 600,000,000 barrels of oil equivalent of new resources, with significant projects in Norway and Angola contributing to production growth [4][5] - Transition businesses, including Plenitude, are expected to see EBITDA close to tripling between 2024 and 2030, with renewable capacity growth projected to exceed 30% year-on-year [6][7] - Versalis showed improvement quarter-on-quarter but remains significantly loss-making, with a turnaround in EBIT expected to approach €1,000,000,000 by the end of the full-year plan [10][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The refining operations improved due to better margins, although impacted by downtime at key assets [12] - The company expects to grow cash flow from operations (CFFO) to €11,500,000,000 in 2025, which is €500,000,000 higher than previous guidance [19] - The company anticipates a strong production ramp-up in the second half of the year, with guidance for production to reach between 1.7 million and 1.72 million barrels per day [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic focus includes delivering efficient competitive growth in Upstream, integrating equity gas production into the LNG chain, and building complementary energy businesses related to decarbonization [2][3] - The company aims to grow CFFO by around 40% by 2030 and improve return on capital employed, driving shareholder returns through a competitive dividend and share buyback program [3][4] - The combination with Petronas in Indonesia and Malaysia is expected to create a leading regional player with significant growth potential in gas demand [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operational momentum and positive outlook for the second half of the year, with expectations for a promising 2026 [19] - The company highlighted the importance of cash management initiatives and the adaptability of its satellite model to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [60][62] - Management noted that the current market conditions are conducive for continued strong performance in gas trading, despite volatility [112] Other Important Information - The company has identified an additional €1,000,000,000 in cash initiatives to be captured by the end of the year, raising the total benefit to €3,000,000,000 [13] - The company is advancing its biorefinery projects, with four additional projects in the pipeline, two of which are located in the Asian market [6][7] - The company is focused on corporate cost efficiency as part of its transformation plan for Versalis [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the terms of the contract with Venture Global and the confidence in volume delivery? - Management stated that they cannot comment on third-party contracts but expressed confidence in Venture Global's ability to deliver based on their past performance [27][28] Question: What is the expected adjustment in the asset sale to Vitol? - Management confirmed that the closing will consider production cash and investment ramp-up, leading to an uncertain but adjusted final consideration [34] Question: Can you provide an update on the tax rate and refining margins? - Management indicated that the tax rate is expected to be closer to 50% due to improved profitability in previously loss-making businesses, while refining margins are expected to remain strong due to low product storage and high crack spreads [42][44] Question: What is the timeline for Plenitude to turn cash flow neutral? - Management expects Plenitude to maintain a strong financial position, with cash flow turning positive as retail clients are served by renewable production [48] Question: What are the next milestones for the restructuring of Versalis? - Management outlined that the restructuring plan will yield positive effects in 2025, with significant improvements expected by the second half of 2026 [80][82] Question: What is the status of Libya gas projects? - Management reported multiple ongoing projects in Libya, with first production from structures A and E expected by the end of 2027 [106]

Financial Highlights - The company's EBIT pro forma reached €64 billion[7], with an EBIT of €45 billion[7] - Net profit amounted to €25 billion[7] - Cash flow from operations (CFFO) totaled €62 billion[7] - Organic capital expenditure (CAPEX) was €39 billion[7], while leverage stood at 19% (pro forma 10%)[7] - The company repurchased 15% of its equity in H1 through a new share buyback program launched in May[20] Operational Achievements - Start-up of SAF production at Gela biorefinery and launch of a new biorefinery project in Sannazzaro[9] - Advanced PV plants in Spain with +290 MW under construction and +130 MW in operation[10] - The company completed a 30% investment by KKR into Enilive and a 10% investment by EIP into Plenitude[12] - LNG sales increased by +27% year-over-year[55] - Renewable energy production increased by 23% year-over-year[62] Portfolio and Strategy - A framework agreement with Petronas for a business combination in Indonesia-Malaysia was established, targeting >300 kboed of initial production and >500 kboed in 4-5 years[8, 25] - The company is targeting a ROACE greater than 15% for GNR and ENILIVE by 2030[5] - The company is reducing leverage towards historically low levels[5] - The company is keeping the company 25YE proforma leverage in a 15%-20% range[27]

Summary of Global Oil and Gas Valuation Report Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Global Oil and Gas** industry, providing insights into major companies and market dynamics as of **July 18, 2025** [1][2]. Key Companies Mentioned - **India**: Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil, ONGC, Reliance Industries - **Europe**: BP, BW LPG, Ceres Power, ENI, Fuchs Petrolub, Galp, Industrie De Nora, ITM Power, MOL, Motor Oil - **North America**: Aemetis, Antero Resources, APA Corp, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, Suncor Energy, Valero Energy - **China**: CNOOC, Petrochina, Sinopec - **Saudi Arabia**: Saudi Aramco - **Others**: Companies from South Africa, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Latin America are also included [2]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Valuation Metrics**: The report provides various valuation metrics such as **EV/DACF**, **FCF Yield**, and **P/E Ratios** for major oil companies, indicating their financial health and market performance [9]. - **Performance Ratings**: Companies are rated based on their performance, with **Chevron** and **ExxonMobil** receiving "Buy" ratings, while **Equinor** is rated as "Sell" [9]. - **Growth Projections**: The report includes **CAGR** estimates for 2024-2027, indicating expected growth rates for different companies, with **Cenovus Energy** projected to have a **78%** upside potential [9]. - **Market Trends**: The report highlights trends in the oil and gas sector, including shifts towards renewable energy and the impact of geopolitical factors on oil prices [6]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Analyst Conflicts of Interest**: The report discloses potential conflicts of interest due to UBS's business relationships with covered companies, which may affect the objectivity of the analysis [4][5]. - **Macro Assumptions**: The report includes macroeconomic assumptions that underpin the valuations, sourced from reputable databases like Bloomberg and Reuters [6]. - **Definitions and Metrics**: Key financial metrics and definitions are provided to ensure clarity in the analysis, such as the **Nelson Complexity Index** for refining capacity [8]. Conclusion - The **Global Oil and Gas Valuation Report** provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry, highlighting key players, financial metrics, and growth projections while also addressing potential conflicts of interest and macroeconomic assumptions that could influence investment decisions [1][2][4][5][9].

Group 1 - Eni S.p.A has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement with Venture Global Inc. for the purchase of 2 million tons per annum of LNG from the CP2 LNG facility in Louisiana, marking Eni's first long-term agreement with a U.S.-based LNG company [2][8] - The SPA has a duration of 20 years and is expected to enhance Europe's energy security by diversifying LNG supplies, supporting Eni's strategy to expand its presence in the global LNG market [2][8] - With Eni's agreement, the total contracted volume from the CP2 LNG facility has reached 13.5 million tons per annum, with other customers including PETRONAS and SEFE [3][8] Group 2 - Venture Global is developing multiple LNG projects, including the CP2 Project, which is currently under development, and is expected to begin LNG exports by the third quarter of 2027 [4] - The Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines facilities have already started exporting LNG cargoes under long-term contracts, contributing to the overall growth of Venture Global's LNG export capabilities [4]