The military escalation between Israel, the United States, and Iran has abruptly pushed geopolitical risk back to the forefront of financial markets. Since the coordinated strikes by Washington and Tel Aviv against Iranian targets, followed by Tehran’s retaliation across the Gulf, investors have been closely watching a strategic chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz.
This maritime passage alone accounts for around 20% of global oil trade, making it one of the most critical arteries in the global energy system.
The market’s initial reaction was swift. Oil prices surged, with a barrel of nearing $75 on Monday—its highest level since June 2025. At the same time, energy stocks outperformed, supported by the prospect of higher margins should tensions continue to disrupt global supply.
This pattern is familiar to seasoned investors: during periods of geopolitical shock in the Middle East, the energy sector often serves as a natural hedge against macroeconomic risk. The rationale is straightforward. When tensions threaten hydrocarbon production or transportation, crude prices tend to rise—automatically boosting cash generation for major producers.
Of course, not all energy stocks are equal. Some companies offer direct exposure to rising oil prices, while others provide greater visibility on dividends or more diversified business models (LNG, refining, integrated energy).
In this volatile yet potentially favorable environment for the sector, we sought to identify energy stocks that could benefit if tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran persist.
To do so, we used the Investing.com screener and applied the following criteria:
- Market capitalization above $1 billion
- Energy sector
- Up more than 5% on Monday
- Upside potential above 20% according to InvestingPro Fair Value
This screen returned six opportunities:
In detail, InvestingPro’s Fair Value—an aggregate of established valuation models—indicates that these U.S. energy stocks are undervalued by 20.1% to 37.1%.
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