3 Ultra-Low P/E Energy Stocks Ready to Explode Over 30% in 2026

Using the TipRanks Stock Screener Tool, we identified three companies that have low Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratios and hold a “Strong Buy” consensus rating. Each stock also presents an impressive >30% upside potential within the next year, making them compelling investment choices.Claim 50% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential Why Low P/E Stocks? Investing in low P/E stocks provides compelling advantages since their shares trade at bargain prices relative to earnings, so you pay less for each dollar of profit. This inherent margin of safety buffers against market dips and losses. While some chase high P/E names for rapid growth, history shows low P/E picks often yield better long-term returns with lower risk. They also tend to offer generous dividends, hail from established companies with steady growth, and exhibit less volatility. Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) P/E Ratio: 8x (53% below sector median of 17.4x) Average Tsakos Price Target: $37.50 (47% upside) Dividend Yield: 4.95% Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) operates as a global shipping company specializing in the maritime transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). TEN runs a diverse, green fleet with LNG dual-fuel tankers and new giant crude carriers (VLCCs), thriving in a hot tanker market fueled by geopolitical issues, OPEC+ supply cuts, and soaring freight rates. Matador Resources (MTDR) P/E Ratio: 6.9x (59% below sector median of 17.4x) Average Matador Price Target: $56.67 (30% upside) Dividend Yield: 3.14% Matador Resources is an independent oil and gas exploration company with major exposure to the Permian Basin. The company recently reported record production and demonstrated strong financial health with nearly $2 billion in liquidity and a low leverage ratio below 1.0x as of September 30, 2025. MTDR pays a regular quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, reflecting a solid yield of 3.1%. It has a strong operational focus on growth and has increased its 2025 production guidance, which supports a near-term growth catalyst. Vista Oil & Gas SAB de CV (VIST) P/E Ratio: 7.4x (58% below sector median of 17.4x) Average Vista Oil Price Target: $69.05 (33% upside) Vista engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. Recently, UBS analyst Tasso Vasconcellos upgraded VIST stock to a Buy from Hold and lifted the price target to $65 (from $50), implying 24.8% upside. He highlighted Vista’s strong projected production growth and currently discounted valuation as primary drivers. Vista’s proven track record includes successfully addressing prior bottlenecks in outflow capacity and equipment. The analyst views current share prices as an attractive entry point, supported by the firm’s operational execution in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale. To find more stocks like these, explore TipRanks’ Stock Screener Tool, which provides an updated list of stocks that can be filtered and scanned using various parameters.