EC

Based on Ecopetrol S.A.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Ecopetrol do?

Ecopetrol is Colombia's largest integrated energy company. It explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, transports hydrocarbons through an extensive pipeline network, refines fuel and petrochemical products, and operates electric power transmission and road concession infrastructure. The company also distributes LPG and natural gas and provides industrial IT services.

Does EC pay dividends?

Yes, Ecopetrol pays a regular dividend. As a state-influenced integrated oil company, its payout levels have historically tracked commodity earnings cycles and government distribution policies. ADR investors should also account for currency conversion effects. Check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend schedule.

When does EC report earnings?

Ecopetrol reports on a quarterly cadence, in line with its obligations as a US-listed ADR. Specific dates are not covered by our data source. For upcoming reporting dates, refer directly to Ecopetrol's investor relations page.

Is EC a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates EC as Below Average overall. While the Quality pillar shows relative strength and Valuation is rated Attractive, the Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars are all Weak. That combination suggests meaningful challenges alongside a potentially discounted entry point. The complete analysis is available to Pro members.

Is EC overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for EC is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock may be trading at a discount relative to its fundamental profile. However, an attractive valuation alone does not offset weak growth and risk ratings — context across all five pillars matters when assessing whether the price reflects fair value.

How does EC compare to its competitors?

Ecopetrol sits alongside state-linked and integrated energy peers such as Cenovus Energy, YPF, and Imperial Oil. Each operates in a different regulatory and geographic environment. Ecopetrol's emerging-market exposure and government ownership structure distinguish it from Canadian peers, while it shares some political-risk characteristics with YPF in Argentina.

What is EC's market cap bracket?

Ecopetrol is classified as a large-cap company. This places it among the more substantial publicly traded energy companies in Latin America, though its market capitalization reflects both the scale of its operations and the discount often applied to emerging-market state-linked enterprises.

Who founded Ecopetrol?

Ecopetrol traces its origins to 1948, when it was established as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos by the Colombian government. The company rebranded to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Founding context and historical background are widely available through official Colombian government and company records.

Is EC a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, EC's UQS profile presents a mixed picture. The Quality pillar offers some support, but Weak ratings across Moat, Growth, and Risk suggest the business faces structural challenges that could limit compounding over time. Long-term investors should weigh these factors carefully alongside the Attractive Valuation rating.

What is the main competitive advantage of Ecopetrol?

Ecopetrol's primary advantages stem from its scale as Colombia's dominant integrated energy operator and its extensive pipeline infrastructure. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating that these advantages may not translate into durable pricing power or protection from commodity cycles and competitive pressures.

What sector does EC belong to?

Ecopetrol operates in the Energy sector, specifically as an integrated oil and gas company with additional exposure to petrochemicals, power transmission, and infrastructure concessions. Investors can explore other [top Energy sector stocks](/sector/energy) rated by UQS Score for broader sector context.

Ecopetrol S.A. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Ecopetrol S.A. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Ecopetrol S.A. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Ecopetrol S.A. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Ecopetrol S.A. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for EC.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Ecopetrol S.A. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Ecopetrol S.A.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Ecopetrol S.A. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.