In this article, we discuss the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now.
On August 14, 2025, oil prices slid to their lowest levels in over two months, amid bearish supply forecasts from both the U.S. government and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both hit their lowest points since early June, reaching $65.63 a barrel and $62.65, respectively. Increasing U.S. crude inventories, softer exports, and sluggish demand forecasts further weigh down on the short-term bullish outlook for oil.
Meanwhile, broader markets hit record highs in recent times, driven by strong earnings and resilient profit margins. However, investors are keeping a close eye on geopolitical developments. Amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, investors’ full attention sits on the high-stakes meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Under cautious oil sentiment, mixed supply-demand indicators, and market optimism pose a compelling opportunity for investors to shift their focus to some high-quality, fundamentally strong companies, which are flying under the radar.
So, with this backdrop in mind, let’s shed light on our list of the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now.
Our Methodology
To curate our list of the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now, we used the Finviz screener to extract a list of energy companies trading with a price-to-earnings multiple under 15x. Next, we assessed the hedge fund sentiment surrounding these stocks using Insider Monkey’s hedge fund database, which tracks over 1,000 hedge funds. Our list of the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now is ranked in ascending order based on the number of hedge funds holding stakes in each stock as of Q1 2025.
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10. Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT)
Forward Price-to-Earnings: 6.8
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 15
With a forward-price-to-earnings multiple under 15x and significant hedge fund interest, Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) secures a spot on our list of the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now.
BMO Capital raised its price target on Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) from $10.85 to $11.58 on August 8, maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. This price revision came a day after the company reported its second-quarter results. In Q2, Enerflex grew its revenue from $552 million in the previous quarter to $615 million, driven by strong Energy Infrastructure and After-Market Services performance, alongside reduced SG&A expenses. As a result, the company posted a new quarterly high adjusted EBITDA of $130 million.
Meanwhile, higher margins, lower financing costs, and a $15 million unrealized gain on note redemption options helped Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) increase its net earnings from $5 million a year earlier to a whopping $60 million, or $0.49 per share.
Looking ahead, the company’s $1.2 billion Engineered Systems backlog, along with stable 94% contract compression utilization and expanded Permian operations, boosts investor confidence. Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) also maintained its $120 million 2025 Capex plan. At the same time, the company continued share buybacks while declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.027 per share.
Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) delivers integrated energy infrastructure and natural gas compression solutions globally. It is included in our list of the Overlooked Stocks.
9. Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY)
Forward Price-to-Earnings: 8.76
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 15
Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) is included in our list of the 10 Overlooked Energy Stocks to Buy Now.
On August 6, 2025, Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) reported its second-quarter results. During the quarter, the company advanced its strategic focus toward a more oil-weighted portfolio, closing the $23 million sale of its non-operated Eagle Ford assets in July. Meanwhile, exploration of bids for its East Texas and Oklahoma holdings is underway.
Thanks to the strong performance of the C54 Beta well, Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) recorded a 7% quarterly increase in its production, which averaged around 19.1 MBoepd. The C54 Beta well, which is expected to reach payout in eight months, recorded 850 Bopd in production during the quarter.
Furthermore, Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) recorded $19 million in adjusted EBITDA, resulting in an operating cash flow of $23.8 million. At the same time, the company has two more high-return Beta wells scheduled for drilling by the end of 2025. During the quarter, Amplify Energy also reduced its debt to $130 million, bolstering its financial health.
Operating across Oklahoma, the Rockies, offshore Southern California, and East Texas/North Louisiana, Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) acquires, develops, and produces oil and gas properties. It is included in our list of the Overlooked Stocks.
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