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Ecopetrol (EC) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Ecopetrol (EC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Ecopetrol (EC) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for Ecopetrol (EC)
Profile ItemEC
NameEcopetrol S.A. Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionColombia
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization31.97 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateSeptember 18, 2008
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

EC
GSPC
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Ecopetrol (EC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Ecopetrol (EC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Ecopetrol (EC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)64.75%32.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)23.69%14.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)14.32%15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

EC
GSPC
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Ecopetrol (EC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Ecopetrol (EC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)40.27%41.29%
Beta (5Y)0.450.66
Max Drawdown (5Y)-48.60%-52.09%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. EC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.500.67
Sortino Ratio (1Y)2.381.01

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) posts ROE of 15.95%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

EC

Energy industry group

15.95%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
EC
15.95%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
Largest peers
PBR
30.27%
TTE
17.83%
COP
17.66%
SHEL
17.43%
EC
15.95%
XOM
15.53%
CVX
13.85%
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) keeps 10.23% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

EC

Energy industry group

10.23%

Group distribution
Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
EC
10.23%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
Largest peers
PBR
24.32%
COP
16.76%
CVX
11.92%
XOM
10.46%
TTE
10.46%
EC
10.23%
SHEL
10.18%
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) turns 0.00% of revenue into operating profit, in the lower peer quartile for operating margin. Operating costs are taking a larger share of sales than they do at most peers.

EC

Energy industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
EC
0.00%
Min
-24.52%
Largest peers
PBR
44.68%
COP
30.05%
TTE
24.51%
SHEL
18.76%
CVX
17.89%
XOM
16.98%
EC
0.00%
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)15.95%12.85%
ROA (TTM)7.31%5.49%
Net Margin (TTM)10.23%10.10%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.00%18.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.10%44.52%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Ecopetrol (EC) grew revenue -10.23%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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Ecopetrol (EC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Ecopetrol (EC) grew earnings per share -39.54%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Ecopetrol (EC): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-10.23%0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-9.15%0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)-39.54%-11.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-35.34%-12.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Ecopetrol (EC) has current ratio of 1.51, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

EC

Energy industry group

1.51

Group distribution
Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
EC
1.51
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
Largest peers
COP
1.52
EC
1.51
SHEL
1.38
CVX
1.34
XOM
1.19
TTE
1.11
PBR
0.85
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Ecopetrol (EC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

EC

Energy industry group

0.96

Group distribution
Max
1.75
EC
0.96
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
Largest peers
EC
0.96
PBR
0.76
TTE
0.46
SHEL
0.38
COP
0.35
CVX
0.17
XOM
0.13
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.511.41
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.960.54
Net Debt / EBITDA--1.13

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

EC

Energy industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
Median
1.71%
EC
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
PBR
19.51%
TTE
4.58%
CVX
3.31%
XOM
2.49%
COP
2.48%
SHEL
1.54%
EC
0.00%
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) has payout ratio of 36.09%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

EC

Energy industry group

36.09%

Group distribution
Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
EC
36.09%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CVX
51.76%
XOM
42.39%
TTE
39.93%
EC
36.09%
COP
35.41%
PBR
28.93%
SHEL
26.24%
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)36.09%25.24%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Ecopetrol (EC) trades at P/E ratio of 8.45, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

EC

Energy industry group

8.45

Group distribution
Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
Median
12.19
EC
8.45
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
Largest peers
XOM
17.06
CVX
15.61
COP
14.36
TTE
8.76
SHEL
8.60
EC
8.45
PBR
4.68
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

No usable P/S ratio is available for Ecopetrol (EC) this period, so the revenue-based valuation read is skipped.

EC

Energy industry group

--

Group distribution
Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
EC
--
Largest peers
COP
2.34
CVX
1.83
XOM
1.74
TTE
0.90
SHEL
0.87
PBR
0.22
EC
--
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Ecopetrol (EC) doesn’t report P/S ratio this period; the box shows the Energy group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Ecopetrol (EC) trades at 0.01 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.

EC

Energy industry group

0.01

Group distribution
Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
EC
0.01
Min
0.01
Largest peers
XOM
2.55
COP
2.44
CVX
2.13
TTE
1.46
SHEL
1.43
PBR
1.25
EC
0.01
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Where Ecopetrol (EC) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Ecopetrol (EC) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ECIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)8.4512.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)--1.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)0.011.51
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)38,006.99%5.94%