BP plc ADR (NYSE: BP)’s stock price has decreased by -2.67 compared to its previous closing price of 29.18. However, the company has seen a 1.18% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-05-06 that SHEL is reportedly assessing a bold takeover of BP, as weak oil prices and activist pressure spark speculation of major energy sector consolidation.
Is It Worth Investing in BP plc ADR (NYSE: BP) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for BP is at 0.49. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 5 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 rating it as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for BP is 2.61B, and currently, shorts hold a 0.42% of that float. The average trading volume for BP on May 07, 2025 was 13.17M shares.
BP’s Market Performance
BP stock saw an increase of 1.18% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 0.07% and a quarterly increase of -10.24%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.78%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.60% for BP plc ADR (BP). The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 1.63% for BP stock, with a simple moving average of -9.77% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of BP
TD Cowen, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see BP reach a price target of $40. The rating they have provided for BP stocks is “Hold” according to the report published on March 19th, 2025.
BP Trading at -8.00% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought BP to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -28.06% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.60%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.78%, as shares surge +4.53% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -15.83% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, BP rose by +1.18%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -20.20% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $27.95. In addition, BP plc ADR saw -3.92% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for BP
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.08 for the present operating margin
- 0.15 for the gross margin
The net margin for BP plc ADR stands at -0.01. The total capital return value is set at 0.08. Equity return is now at value -1.87, with -0.43 for asset returns.
Based on BP plc ADR (BP), the company’s capital structure generated 0.55 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.35. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.22. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 3.19.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 27.98 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.38. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.6. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.51for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.67. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.22.
Conclusion
In conclusion, BP plc ADR (BP) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
