Evolution Petroleum (EPM) 10-Q 9 Nov 20 2021 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Nov. 02, 2020
Document and Entity Information
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		32,953,837
Entity Central Index Key	0001006655
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 19,825,370	$ 19,662,528
Receivables from oil and gas sales	2,106,887	1,919,213
Receivables of federal and state income taxes	3,112,772	3,243,271
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	408,536	491,686
Total current assets	25,453,565	25,316,698
Oil and natural gas properties, net—full-cost method of accounting, of which none were excluded from amortization	55,737,077	66,512,281
Other property and equipment, net	15,829	17,639
Total property and equipment, net	55,752,906	66,529,920
Other assets, net	783,417	291,618
Total assets	81,989,888	92,138,236
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	1,536,883	1,471,679
Accrued liabilities and other	1,024,464	716,648
Derivative contract liabilities	1,094,734	1,911,343
State and federal income taxes payable	301,395	179,189
Total current liabilities	3,957,476	4,278,859
Long term liabilities
Deferred income taxes	8,900,683	11,061,023
Asset retirement obligations	2,602,477	2,588,894
Operating lease liability	70,761	84,978
Total liabilities	15,531,397	18,013,754
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock; par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 32,953,837 and 32,956,469 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	32,953	32,956
Additional paid-in capital	41,584,452	41,291,446
Retained earnings	24,841,086	32,800,080
Total stockholders’ equity	66,458,491	74,124,482
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 81,989,888	$ 92,138,236

Consolidated Condensed Balanc_2

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	32,953,837	32,956,469
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	32,953,837	32,956,469

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues
Total revenues		$ 5,595,376	$ 9,152,215
Operating costs
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization		1,410,888	1,449,754
Proved property impairment		9,602,620	0
Net loss on derivative contracts		334,966	0
General and administrative expenses	[1]	1,278,698	1,338,353
Total operating costs		15,025,096	5,878,196
Income (loss) from operations		(9,429,720)	3,274,019
Other
Interest and other income		14,426	66,129
Interest expense		(22,032)	(29,345)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(9,437,326)	3,310,803
Income tax provision (benefit)		(2,302,178)	517,983
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		(7,135,148)	2,792,820
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$ (7,135,148)	$ 2,792,820
Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic (in dollars per share)		$ (0.22)	$ 0.08
Diluted (in dollars per share)		$ (0.22)	$ 0.08
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)		32,955,656	33,126,645
Diluted (in shares)		32,955,656	33,134,372
Crude oil
Revenues
Total revenues		$ 5,379,161	$ 8,845,504
Natural gas liquids
Revenues
Total revenues		216,026	305,944
Natural gas
Revenues
Total revenues		189	767
Lease operating costs
Operating costs
Lease operating costs		$ 2,397,924	$ 3,090,089
[1]	General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 included non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $300,351 and $332,013, respectively.

Consolidated Condensed Statem_2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 300,351	$ 332,013
General and administrative expenses
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 300,351	$ 332,013

Consolidated Condensed Statem_3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ (7,135,148)	$ 2,792,820
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	1,410,888	1,449,754
Proved property impairment	9,602,620	0
Stock-based compensation	300,351	332,013
Deferred income taxes	(2,160,340)	(29,083)
Net loss on derivative contracts	334,966	0
Payments made for derivative settlements	(1,096,472)	0
Other	3,816	18,526
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(57,175)	199,064
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	83,150	95,219
Net operating loss carryback	(512,042)	0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	250,421	(276,864)
State and federal income taxes payable	122,206	462,066
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,147,241	5,043,515
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties	(153,205)	(522,413)
Net cash used in investing activities	(153,205)	(522,413)
Cash flows from financing activities
Common stock dividends paid	(823,846)	(3,306,408)
Common share repurchases, including shares surrendered for tax withholding	(7,348)	(1,362,424)
Net cash used in financing activities	(831,194)	(4,668,832)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	162,842	(147,730)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	19,662,528	31,552,533
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	19,825,370	31,404,803
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	248,000	85,000
Income tax refunds received	130,499	0
Non-cash transactions:
(Decrease) increase in accrued purchases of property and equipment	(55,311)	102,981
Oil and natural gas property costs attributable to the recognition of asset retirement obligations	$ 91,608	$ 0

Consolidated Condensed Statem_4

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019		33,183,730
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 80,125,858	$ 33,183	$ 42,488,913	$ 37,603,762	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares)		59,028
Issuance of restricted common stock		$ 59	(59)
Forfeitures of restricted stock (in shares)		(8,248)
Forfeitures of restricted stock	0	$ (8)	8
Common share repurchases, including shares surrendered for tax withholding	(1,362,424)				(1,362,424)
Retirements of treasury stock (in shares)		(231,376)
Retirements of treasury stock	0	$ (231)	(1,362,193)		1,362,424
Stock-based compensation	332,013		332,013
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	2,792,820			2,792,820
Common stock cash dividends	(3,306,408)			(3,306,408)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2019		33,003,134
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 78,581,859	$ 33,003	41,458,682	37,090,174	0
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020	32,956,469	32,956,469
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 74,124,482	$ 32,956	41,291,446	32,800,080
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common share repurchases, including shares surrendered for tax withholding	(7,348)				(7,348)
Retirements of treasury stock (in shares)		(2,632)
Retirements of treasury stock	0	$ (3)	(7,345)		7,348
Stock-based compensation	300,351		300,351
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	(7,135,148)			(7,135,148)
Common stock cash dividends	$ (823,846)			(823,846)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	32,953,837	32,953,837
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 66,458,491	$ 32,953	$ 41,584,452	$ 24,841,086	$ 0

Consolidated Condensed Statem_5

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividend (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.10

Organization and Basis of Prepa

Organization and Basis of Preparation	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Preparation	Organization and Basis of Preparation Nature of Operations. Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an oil and gas company focused on delivering a sustainable dividend yield to its stockholders through the ownership, management, and development of oil and gas properties. The Company's long-term goal is to build a diversified portfolio of oil and gas assets primarily through acquisitions while seeking opportunities to maintain and increase production through selective development, production enhancement, and other exploitation efforts on its properties. Our producing assets consist of our interests in the Delhi Holt-Bryant Unit in the Delhi field in Northeast Louisiana, a CO 2 enhanced oil recovery project, our interests in the Hamilton Dome field located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, a secondary recovery field utilizing water injection wells to pressurize the reservoir, and overriding royalty interests in two onshore Texas wells. Interim Financial Statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the appropriate rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. All adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented have been included. The interim financial information and notes hereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the SEC. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal year. Principles of Consolidation and Reporting. Our unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of EPM and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements for the previous year may include certain reclassifications to conform to the current presentation. Any such reclassifications have no impact on previously reported net income or stockholders' equity. Risk and Uncertainties . The Company is continuously monitoring the current and potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, including how it has and may continue to impact its financial results, liquidity, employees, and the operations of the Delhi and Hamilton Dome fields in which we hold non-operated interests. In 2020, primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by OPEC+, the benchmark price of WTI has declined to levels that have adversely impacted our earnings and reduced the maximum amount we could borrow under our senior secured facility. The Company expects the price of crude oil to remain volatile as evidenced by the 46% increase in the average WTI price for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the prior quarter as well as the continued volatility in the futures market. In response to the pandemic, both of our operators have taken actions such as reducing operating and capital expenditures. At Hamilton Dome the operator has also temporarily shut-in some producing wells. In addition to the above, we also believe the pandemic slowed the repair schedule of the Delhi CO 2 supply pipeline which together with the foregoing have negatively impacted our production. None of the Company’s property interests are operated by the Company and involve other third-party working interest owners. As a result, we have limited ability to influence or control the operation or future development of such properties. However, the Company has been proactive with its third-party operators to review spending and alter plans as appropriate. The Company is focused on maintaining its operations and system of controls remotely and has implemented its business continuity plans in order to allow its employees to securely work from home. The Company was able to transition the operation of its business with minimal disruption and to maintain its system of internal controls and procedures. Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates include (a) reserve quantities and estimated future cash flows associated with proved reserves, which may significantly impact depletion expense and potential impairments of oil and natural gas properties, (b) asset retirement obligations, (c) stock-based compensation, (d) fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, (e) income taxes and the valuation of deferred tax assets, and (f) commitments and contingencies. We analyze our estimates based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2020 Form 10-K and are supplemented by the notes to the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements included in this report. These unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2020 Form 10-K. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, and requires the use of a new forward-looking expected loss model that will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. Early adoption is permitted and entities must adopt the amendment using a modified retrospective approach to the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. For smaller reporting companies, as provided by Accounting Standards Update 2019-10, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 is currently not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU 2019-12) as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in the accounting standards. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 remove certain exceptions related to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation and the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and reducing diversity in practice for the recognition of enacted changes in tax law. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2020; however, early adoption is permissible for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Our revenue is primarily generated from our interests in the Delhi field in Northeast Louisiana and our interests in the Hamilton Dome field in Wyoming. Additionally, an overriding royalty interest retained in a past divestiture of Texas properties provided de minimis revenue: Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Revenues Crude oil $ 5,379,161 $ 8,845,504 Natural gas liquids 216,026 305,944 Natural gas 189 767 Total revenues $ 5,595,376 $ 9,152,215 We are a non-operator and presently do not take production in kind and do not negotiate contracts with customers. We recognize crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas production revenue at the point in time when custody and title (“control”) of the product transfers to the customer. Transfer of control drives the presentation of post-production expenses such as transportation, gathering, and processing deductions within the accompanying statements of operations. Fees and other deductions incurred prior to control transfer are recorded within the lease operating costs line item on the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed statements of operations, while fees and other deductions incurred subsequent to control transfer are embedded in the price and effectively recorded as a reduction of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas production revenue. Judgments made in applying the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, relate primarily to determining the point in time when control of product transfers to the customer. The Company does not believe that significant judgments are required with respect to the determination of the transaction price, including amounts that represent variable consideration, as volume and price carry a low level of estimation uncertainty given the precision of volumetric measurements and the use of index pricing with predictable differentials. Accordingly, the Company does not consider estimates of variable consideration to be constrained. The Company’s contractual performance obligations arise upon the production of hydrocarbons from wells in which the Company has an ownership interest. The performance obligations are considered satisfied at a point in time upon control transferring to a customer at a specified delivery point. Consideration is allocated to completed performance obligations at the end of an accounting period. Revenue is recorded in the month when contractual performance obligations are satisfied. However, settlement statements from the purchasers of hydrocarbons and the related cash consideration are received one to two months after production has occurred, which is typical in the industry. As a result, the Company must estimate the amount of production delivered to the customer and the consideration that will ultimately be received for the sale of the product. Estimated revenue due to the Company is recorded within the receivables line item on the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets until payment is received. The accounts receivable balances from contracts with customers are presented on the line "Receivables from oil and gas sales" on the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets. As of September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020, accounts receivables from oil and gas sales were $2.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively. To estimate accounts receivable from operator contracts with customers, the Company uses knowledge of its properties, historical performance, contractual arrangements, index pricing, quality and transportation differentials, and other factors as the basis for these estimates. Differences between estimates and actual amounts received for product sales are recorded in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. Revenue recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2020, related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods, was immaterial.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Curr

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets September 30, June 30, Prepaid insurance $ 210,909 $ 289,999 Prepaid subscription and licenses 75,445 — Prepaid federal and state income taxes 86,208 86,208 Prepaid investor relations and other 35,974 115,479 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 408,536 $ 491,686

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment September 30, June 30, Oil and natural gas properties: Property costs subject to amortization $ 106,983,381 $ 107,390,379 Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (51,246,304) (40,878,098) Oil and natural gas properties, net $ 55,737,077 $ 66,512,281 Other property and equipment: Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment, at cost $ 154,731 $ 154,731 Less: Accumulated depreciation (138,902) (137,092) Other property and equipment, net $ 15,829 $ 17,639 During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company incurred capital expenditures of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its investment in oil and natural gas properties. All costs of acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized as the cost of oil and natural gas and properties when incurred. To the extent capitalized costs of evaluated oil and natural gas properties, net of accumulated depletion, exceed the discounted future net revenues of proved oil and natural gas reserves, net of deferred taxes, such excess capitalized costs result in an impairment charge.

Other Assets

Other Assets	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets September 30, June 30, Royalty rights $ 108,512 $ 108,512 Less: Accumulated amortization of royalty rights (64,429) (61,037) Investment in Well Lift Inc., at cost 108,750 108,750 Deferred loan costs 168,972 168,972 Less: Accumulated amortization of deferred loan costs (160,872) (157,084) Right of use asset under operating lease 161,125 161,125 Less: Accumulated amortization of right of use asset (55,273) (43,932) Net operating loss carryback (Note 11 – Income Taxes) 512,042 — Software license 20,662 20,662 Less: Accumulated amortization of software license (16,072) (14,350) Other assets, net $ 783,417 $ 291,618

Accrued Liabilities and Other

Accrued Liabilities and Other	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities and Other	Accrued Liabilities and Other September 30, June 30, Accrued incentive and other compensation $ 228,593 $ 176,636 Accrued franchise taxes 124,928 100,978 Accrued ad valorem taxes 162,000 108,000 Payable for settled derivatives 320,292 265,188 Operating lease liability, current 55,470 54,290 Asset retirement obligations due within one year 121,627 — Accrued - other 11,554 11,556 Accrued liabilities and other $ 1,024,464 $ 716,648

Asset Retirement Obligations

Asset Retirement Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations	Asset Retirement Obligations Our asset retirement obligations represent the estimated present value of the amount we expect to incur to plug, abandon, and remediate our producing properties at the end of their productive lives in accordance with applicable laws. Presently, the Delhi field operator is abandoning two wells and we expect the Hamilton Dome operator to plug two wells during the next twelve months. The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended June 30, 2020: September 30, June 30, Asset retirement obligations — beginning of period $ 2,588,894 $ 1,610,845 Liabilities incurred — 944,278 (b) Liabilities settled — (86,592) (c) Accretion of discount 43,602 146,504 Revision of previous estimates 91,608 (a) (26,141) Asset retirement obligations — end of period $ 2,724,104 $ 2,588,894 Less: current asset retirement obligations 121,627 — Long-term portion of asset retirement obligations $ 2,602,477 $ 2,588,894 (a) Two non-scheduled Delhi wells currently being abandoned. (b) Liabilities incurred in fiscal 2020 were primarily due to our acquisition of our Hamilton Dome interest. (c) The operator abandoned one well in the Delhi field and four wells in the Hamilton Dome field.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock As of September 30, 2020, we had 32,953,837 sh ares of common stock outstanding. The Company began paying quarterly cash dividends on common stock in December 2013. We paid dividends of $823,846 and $3,306,408 to our common stockholders during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The following table reflects the dividends paid within the respective three-month periods: Common Stock Cash Dividends per Share 2020 2019 First quarter ended September 30, $ 0.025 $ 0.10 In May 2015, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program covering up to $5.0 million of the Company's common stock. Since inception of the program through September 30, 2020, the Company spent $4.0 million to repurchase 706,858 common shares at an average price of $5.72 per share. There were no shares purchased under this program during the three months ended September 30, 2020. Under the program's terms, shares are repurchased only on the open market and in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. Such shares are initially recorded as treasury stock, then subsequently canceled. The timing and amount of repurchases depends upon several factors, including financial resources and market and business conditions. There is no fixed termination date for this repurchase program, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company also acquired treasury stock from holders of newly vested stock-based awards to fund the recipients' payroll tax withholding obligations. The treasury shares were subsequently canceled. Such shares were valued at fair market value on the date of vesting. The following table shows all treasury stock purchases in the respective periods: Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Number of treasury shares acquired 2,632 231,376 Average cost per share $ 2.79 $ 5.89 Total cost of treasury shares acquired $ 7,348 $ 1,362,424 Expected Tax Treatment of Dividends

Stock-Based Incentive Plan

Stock-Based Incentive Plan	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Incentive Plan	Stock-Based Incentive Plan The Evolution Petroleum Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan ("2016 Plan"), approved in the December 2016 annual meeting, authorized the issuance of 1,100,000 shares of common stock prior to its expiration on December 8, 2026. Incentives under the 2016 Plan may be granted to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company in any one or a combination of the following forms: incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and restricted stock unit awards, performance share awards, performance cash awards, and other forms of incentives valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, our common stock, including its appreciation in value. As of September 30, 2020, 390,489 shares remained available for grant under the 2016 Plan. Subsequent to September 30, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved that a vote be held at the December 9, 2020 annual meeting to approve an amendment to the 2016 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 2,500,000 shares. Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock The Company has awarded grants of both Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock as part of its long-term incentive plan. Such grants, which expire after a maximum of four No equity awards were granted during three months ended September 30, 2020. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the chief executive officer upon his employment received 48,872 shares of serviced-based restricted common stock, which vests in three equal amounts on June 30, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and was also awarded a total of 200,000 market-based restricted stock units consisting of four equal tranches, each of which may vest only if its respective stock price requirement is met before the award term expires. Each tranche has a separate stated price requirement and respective vesting will occur only if, before July 1, 2023, the ninety-day trailing average Company stock share price equals or exceeds its tranche price requirement. Service-based awards vest with continuous employment by the Company, generally in annual installments over terms of three four one Performance-based grants vest upon the attainment of earnings, revenue, and other operational goals and require that the recipient remain an employee or director of the Company through the vesting date. The Company recognizes compensation expense for performance-based awards ratably over the expected vesting period based on third-party independent assessment of the grant date fair value and when it is deemed probable, for accounting purposes, that the performance criteria will be achieved. The expected vesting period may be deemed to be shorter than the term of the award. As of September 30, 2020, there were no performance-based awards outstanding. Many of our past market-based awards could vest if their respective two three Additionally, more recent market-based awards vest when the average of the Company's closing stock price over a defined measurement period meets or exceeds a required stock price. The third-party independent assessment of fair values and expected vesting periods of these awards are determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based on the historical volatility of the Company's total return compared to the historical volatilities of the other companies in the index. Compensation expense for market-based awards is recognized over the expected vesting period using the straight-line method, so long as the holder remains an employee or director of the Company. Total compensation expense is based on the fair value of the awards at the date of grant and is independent of vesting or expiration of the awards, except for termination of service. For market-based awards granted during the three months ended September 30, 2019, the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation valuations, expected lives and fair values were as follows: September 30, 2019 Weighted average fair value of market-based awards granted $ 3.50 Risk-free interest rate 1.87 % Expected vesting term in years 1.35 Expected volatility 43.7 % Dividend yield 6.0 % Unvested Restricted Stock awards at September 30, 2020 consisted of the following: Number of Weighted Service-based awards 128,295 $ 5.82 Market-based awards 111,094 4.51 Unvested Restricted Stock at September 30, 2020 239,389 $ 5.21 The following table sets forth the Restricted Stock transactions for the three months ended September 30, 2020: Number of Weighted Unamortized Compensation Expense at September 30, 2020 Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period (Years) Unvested at July 1, 2020 285,028 $ 5.53 Service-based shares granted — — Market-based shares granted — — Vested (45,639) 7.17 Forfeited — — Unvested Restricted Stock at September 30, 2020 239,389 $ 5.21 $ 787,175 1.61 Unvested Contingent Restricted Stock awards table below consists solely of market-based awards: Number of Weighted Unamortized Compensation Expense at September 30, 2020 Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period (Years) Unvested at July 1, 2020 200,000 $ 3.50 Unvested contingent shares at September 30, 2020 200,000 $ 3.50 $ 70,542 0.35 Stock-based compensation expense related to Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock grants for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $300,351 and $332,013, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We file a consolidated federal income tax return in the United States and various combined and separate filings in several state and local jurisdictions. There were no unrecognized tax benefits, nor any accrued interest or penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits during any periods presented in these unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements. We believe that we have appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and to be taken on the Company's tax returns and that the accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open years based on our assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2019 for federal tax purposes and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 through June 30, 2019 for state tax purposes. To the extent we utilize net operating losses generated in earlier years, such earlier years may also be subject to audit. At September 30, 2020, the Company had a $3.1 million receivable for remaining income tax refunds related to amended federal and state tax returns for the years ended June 30, 2017, and 2018 filed in late fiscal 2020 for Enhanced Oil Recovery credits related to our Delhi field interests.

Earnings (loss) per Common Shar

Earnings (loss) per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) per Common Share	Earnings (Loss) per Common Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Numerator Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (7,135,148) $ 2,792,820 Denominator Weighted average number of common shares — Basic 32,955,656 33,126,645 Effect of dilutive securities: Contingent restricted stock grants — 7,727 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share 32,955,656 33,134,372 Net earnings (loss) per common share — Basic $ (0.22) $ 0.08 Net earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted $ (0.22) $ 0.08 Outstanding Potentially Dilutive Securities Weighted Outstanding at September 30, 2020 Contingent Restricted Stock grants $ — 200,000 Outstanding Potentially Dilutive Securities Weighted Outstanding at September 30, 2019 Contingent Restricted Stock grants $ — 200,000

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior Secured Credit Agreement	Senior Secured Credit Agreement On April 11, 2016, the Company entered into a three-year, senior secured reserve-based credit facility ("Facility") in an amount up to $50 million. On May 25, 2018, we entered into the third amendment to our credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to April 11, 2021. On December 31, 2018, we entered into the fourth amendment to our credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility to broaden the definition for the Use of Proceeds. As of September 30, 2020, the Company's elected commitment and borrowing base were $27 million. However, our ability to access the borrowing base is subject to, and currently limited by, the Company's compliance with certain financial covenants, including a debt service ratio covenant described below. As a consequence of declining oil prices adversely impacting our EBITDA upon which the debt service ratio is calculated, our availability was limited to approximately $12 million at September 30, 2020. We were in compliance with all financial covenants and there were no amounts outstanding under the Facility at September 30, 2020, which is secured by substantially all of the Company's Delhi and Hamilton Dome field assets. Under the Facility the borrowing base is redetermined semiannually. On November 2, 2020, the Company completed its fall redetermination of the Facility extending the facility three years and resulting in a decrease of the borrowing base to $23 million, which remains undrawn. See Note 17 - Subsequent Event for additional information. Borrowings from the Facility may be used for the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties, investments in cash flow generating assets complimentary to the production of oil and gas, and for letters of credit and other general corporate purposes. The Facility included a placement fee of 0.50% on the initial borrowing base, amounting to $50,000, and carries a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum on the undrawn portion of the borrowing base. Any borrowings under the Facility will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either LIBOR plus 2.75% or the Prime Rate, as defined under the Facility, plus 1.00%. The Facility contains financial covenants including a requirement that the Company maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (a) a maximum total leverage ratio of not more than 3.00 to 1.00, (b) a debt service coverage ratio of not less than 1.10 to 1.00, and (c) a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than $50 million, all as defined under the Facility. In connection with the Facility, the Company incurred $168,972 of past debt issuance costs. Such costs were capitalized in "Other Assets, net" and are being amortized to expense. The unamortized balance in debt issuance costs related to the Facility was $8,100 as of September 30, 2020.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to various claims and contingencies in the normal course of business. In addition, from time to time, we receive communications from government or regulatory agencies concerning investigations or allegations of noncompliance with laws or regulations in jurisdictions in which we operate. At a minimum, we disclose such matters if we believe it is reasonably possible that a future event or events will confirm a loss through impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability. We accrue a loss if we believe it is probable that a future event or events will confirm a loss and we can reasonably estimate such loss and we do not accrue future legal costs related to that loss. Furthermore, we will disclose any matter that is unasserted if we consider it probable that a claim will be asserted and there is a reasonable possibility that the outcome will be unfavorable. We expense legal defense costs as they are incurred.

Derivatives

Derivatives	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives It is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with counterparties that are creditworthy financial or commodity hedging institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers. As of September 30, 2020, the Company did not post collateral under its one open derivative contract as trades were uncollateralized. The Company may utilize fixed-price swaps or costless put/call collars to hedge a portion of its anticipated future production. Fixed-price swaps are designed so that the Company receives or makes payments based on a differential between fixed and variable prices for the volumes under contract. A costless collar consists of a sold call, which establishes a maximum price the Company will receive for the volumes under contract, and a purchased put that establishes a minimum price. The Company has elected not to designate its open derivative contracts for hedge accounting. Accordingly, the Company records the net change in the mark-to-market valuation of the derivative contracts and all payments and receipts on settled derivative contracts in “Net loss on derivative contracts” on the unaudited consolidated condensed statements of operations. Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Realized (gain) loss $ 1,151,576 $ — Unrealized (gain) loss (816,610) — Net (gain) loss on derivative contracts $ 334,966 $ — The Company’s derivative contract is recorded at fair market value and is included in the unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets as an asset or a liability. Refer to Note 16 – Fair Value Measurement for the table summarizing the location and fair value amounts of the Company’s open derivative contract in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020. The Company did not have any open positions as of September 30, 2019. The following sets forth a summary of the Company’s open crude oil derivative positions as of September 30, 2020. Period Type of Contract Volumes in Barrels Price / Price Range Weighted Average Floor Price per Bbl. Weighted Average Ceiling Price per Bbl. October 2020 to December 2020 Fixed-Price Swap 128,800 $32 $32 $— The Company presents the fair value of its derivative contracts at the gross amounts in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company enters into an International Swap Dealers Association Master Agreement ("ISDA") with each counterparty prior to a derivative contract with such counterparty. The ISDA is a standard contract that governs all derivative contracts entered into between the Company and the respective counterparty. The ISDA allows for offsetting of amounts payable or receivable between the Company and the counterparty, at the election of both parties, for transactions that occur on the same date and in the same currency.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement Accounting guidelines for measuring fair value establish a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are defined as follows: Level 1—Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2—Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3—Unobservable inputs for which there are little or no market data and which the Company makes its own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments. The Company’s determination of fair value incorporates not only the credit standing of the counterparties involved in transactions with the Company resulting in receivables on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, but also the impact of the Company’s nonperformance risk on its own liabilities. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurement ("ASC 820") establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable (Level 1), market corroborated (Level 2), or generally unobservable (Level 3). The Company classifies fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. As required by ASC 820, a financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment; this may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There were no transfers between fair value hierarchy levels for any period presented in this report. The table below sets forth the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities whose fair value measurements all reflect Level 2 inputs as of September 30, 2020. The Company did not have any open positions at September 30, 2019. September 30, 2020 (Asset) Liability Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current derivative contract assets $ — — $ — Current derivative contract liabilities 1,094,734 — 1,094,734 Total derivative contract liabilities $ 1,094,734 — $ 1,094,734 Other Fair Value Measurements. The initial measurement and any subsequent revision of asset retirement obligations at fair value are calculated using discounted future cash flows of internally estimated costs. Significant Level 3 inputs used in the calculation of asset retirement obligations include the costs of plugging and abandoning wells, surface restoration, and reserve lives. Subsequent to initial recognition, revisions to estimated asset retirement obligations are made when changes occur for input values.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent EventOn November 2, 2020, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to its senior secured credit agreement originally entered into on April 11, 2016 (the "Fifth Amendment"). The Fifth Amendment extended the maturity date of the existing credit agreement to April 9, 2024, and added a minimum floor of 0.25% for all London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") loans. In addition, the Fifth Amendment reaffirmed the Company's borrowing base of up to $23 million, down from the previous borrowing base of $27 million, as a result of the fall re-determination process.

Organization and Basis of Pre_2

Organization and Basis of Preparation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and Reporting	Principles of Consolidation and Reporting.  Our unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of EPM and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements for the previous year may include certain reclassifications to conform to the current presentation. Any such reclassifications have no impact on previously reported net income or stockholders' equity.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates include (a) reserve quantities and estimated future cash flows associated with proved reserves, which may significantly impact depletion expense and potential impairments of oil and natural gas properties, (b) asset retirement obligations, (c) stock-based compensation, (d) fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, (e) income taxes and the valuation of deferred tax assets, and (f) commitments and contingencies. We analyze our estimates based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, and requires the use of a new forward-looking expected loss model that will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. Early adoption is permitted and entities must adopt the amendment using a modified retrospective approach to the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. For smaller reporting companies, as provided by Accounting Standards Update 2019-10, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 is currently not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU 2019-12) as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in the accounting standards. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 remove certain exceptions related to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation and the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and reducing diversity in practice for the recognition of enacted changes in tax law. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2020; however, early adoption is permissible for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	Our revenue is primarily generated from our interests in the Delhi field in Northeast Louisiana and our interests in the Hamilton Dome field in Wyoming. Additionally, an overriding royalty interest retained in a past divestiture of Texas properties provided de minimis revenue: Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Revenues Crude oil $ 5,379,161 $ 8,845,504 Natural gas liquids 216,026 305,944 Natural gas 189 767 Total revenues $ 5,595,376 $ 9,152,215

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu_2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of prepaid expenses	September 30, June 30, Prepaid insurance $ 210,909 $ 289,999 Prepaid subscription and licenses 75,445 — Prepaid federal and state income taxes 86,208 86,208 Prepaid investor relations and other 35,974 115,479 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 408,536 $ 491,686

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of oil and natural gas properties and other property and equipment	September 30, June 30, Oil and natural gas properties: Property costs subject to amortization $ 106,983,381 $ 107,390,379 Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (51,246,304) (40,878,098) Oil and natural gas properties, net $ 55,737,077 $ 66,512,281 Other property and equipment: Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment, at cost $ 154,731 $ 154,731 Less: Accumulated depreciation (138,902) (137,092) Other property and equipment, net $ 15,829 $ 17,639

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of other assets	September 30, June 30, Royalty rights $ 108,512 $ 108,512 Less: Accumulated amortization of royalty rights (64,429) (61,037) Investment in Well Lift Inc., at cost 108,750 108,750 Deferred loan costs 168,972 168,972 Less: Accumulated amortization of deferred loan costs (160,872) (157,084) Right of use asset under operating lease 161,125 161,125 Less: Accumulated amortization of right of use asset (55,273) (43,932) Net operating loss carryback (Note 11 – Income Taxes) 512,042 — Software license 20,662 20,662 Less: Accumulated amortization of software license (16,072) (14,350) Other assets, net $ 783,417 $ 291,618

Accrued Liabilities and Other (

Accrued Liabilities and Other (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued liabilities	September 30, June 30, Accrued incentive and other compensation $ 228,593 $ 176,636 Accrued franchise taxes 124,928 100,978 Accrued ad valorem taxes 162,000 108,000 Payable for settled derivatives 320,292 265,188 Operating lease liability, current 55,470 54,290 Asset retirement obligations due within one year 121,627 — Accrued - other 11,554 11,556 Accrued liabilities and other $ 1,024,464 $ 716,648

Asset Retirement Obligations (T

Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of reconciliations of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligation balances	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended June 30, 2020: September 30, June 30, Asset retirement obligations — beginning of period $ 2,588,894 $ 1,610,845 Liabilities incurred — 944,278 (b) Liabilities settled — (86,592) (c) Accretion of discount 43,602 146,504 Revision of previous estimates 91,608 (a) (26,141) Asset retirement obligations — end of period $ 2,724,104 $ 2,588,894 Less: current asset retirement obligations 121,627 — Long-term portion of asset retirement obligations $ 2,602,477 $ 2,588,894 (a) Two non-scheduled Delhi wells currently being abandoned. (b) Liabilities incurred in fiscal 2020 were primarily due to our acquisition of our Hamilton Dome interest. (c) The operator abandoned one well in the Delhi field and four wells in the Hamilton Dome field.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid	The following table reflects the dividends paid within the respective three-month periods: Common Stock Cash Dividends per Share 2020 2019 First quarter ended September 30, $ 0.025 $ 0.10
Schedule of share repurchases	The following table shows all treasury stock purchases in the respective periods: Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Number of treasury shares acquired 2,632 231,376 Average cost per share $ 2.79 $ 5.89 Total cost of treasury shares acquired $ 7,348 $ 1,362,424

Stock-Based Incentive Plan (Tab

Stock-Based Incentive Plan (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Market-based Award Valuation Assumptions	For market-based awards granted during the three months ended September 30, 2019, the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation valuations, expected lives and fair values were as follows: September 30, 2019 Weighted average fair value of market-based awards granted $ 3.50 Risk-free interest rate 1.87 % Expected vesting term in years 1.35 Expected volatility 43.7 % Dividend yield 6.0 %
Schedule of Restricted Stock transactions	Unvested Restricted Stock awards at September 30, 2020 consisted of the following: Number of Weighted Service-based awards 128,295 $ 5.82 Market-based awards 111,094 4.51 Unvested Restricted Stock at September 30, 2020 239,389 $ 5.21
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Restricted Stock transactions	The following table sets forth the Restricted Stock transactions for the three months ended September 30, 2020: Number of Weighted Unamortized Compensation Expense at September 30, 2020 Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period (Years) Unvested at July 1, 2020 285,028 $ 5.53 Service-based shares granted — — Market-based shares granted — — Vested (45,639) 7.17 Forfeited — — Unvested Restricted Stock at September 30, 2020 239,389 $ 5.21 $ 787,175 1.61
Contingent Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Restricted Stock transactions	Unvested Contingent Restricted Stock awards table below consists solely of market-based awards: Number of Weighted Unamortized Compensation Expense at September 30, 2020 Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period (Years) Unvested at July 1, 2020 200,000 $ 3.50 Unvested contingent shares at September 30, 2020 200,000 $ 3.50 $ 70,542 0.35

Earnings (loss) per Common Sh_2

Earnings (loss) per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted income per share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Numerator Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (7,135,148) $ 2,792,820 Denominator Weighted average number of common shares — Basic 32,955,656 33,126,645 Effect of dilutive securities: Contingent restricted stock grants — 7,727 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share 32,955,656 33,134,372 Net earnings (loss) per common share — Basic $ (0.22) $ 0.08 Net earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted $ (0.22) $ 0.08
Schedule of outstanding potentially dilutive securities	Outstanding Potentially Dilutive Securities Weighted Outstanding at September 30, 2020 Contingent Restricted Stock grants $ — 200,000 Outstanding Potentially Dilutive Securities Weighted Outstanding at September 30, 2019 Contingent Restricted Stock grants $ — 200,000

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	Three Months Ended 2020 2019 Realized (gain) loss $ 1,151,576 $ — Unrealized (gain) loss (816,610) — Net (gain) loss on derivative contracts $ 334,966 $ —
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following sets forth a summary of the Company’s open crude oil derivative positions as of September 30, 2020. Period Type of Contract Volumes in Barrels Price / Price Range Weighted Average Floor Price per Bbl. Weighted Average Ceiling Price per Bbl. October 2020 to December 2020 Fixed-Price Swap 128,800 $32 $32 $—

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets	The table below sets forth the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities whose fair value measurements all reflect Level 2 inputs as of September 30, 2020. The Company did not have any open positions at September 30, 2019. September 30, 2020 (Asset) Liability Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current derivative contract assets $ — — $ — Current derivative contract liabilities 1,094,734 — 1,094,734 Total derivative contract liabilities $ 1,094,734 — $ 1,094,734
Offsetting Liabilities	The table below sets forth the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities whose fair value measurements all reflect Level 2 inputs as of September 30, 2020. The Company did not have any open positions at September 30, 2019. September 30, 2020 (Asset) Liability Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current derivative contract assets $ — — $ — Current derivative contract liabilities 1,094,734 — 1,094,734 Total derivative contract liabilities $ 1,094,734 — $ 1,094,734

Revenue Recognition - Schedule

Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Revenues (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 5,595,376	$ 9,152,215
Crude oil
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	5,379,161	8,845,504
Natural gas liquids
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	216,026	305,944
Natural gas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 189	$ 767

Revenue Recognition - Additiona

Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 2,100,000	$ 1,900,000

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu_3

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid insurance	$ 210,909	$ 289,999
Prepaid subscription and licenses	75,445	0
Prepaid federal and state income taxes	86,208	86,208
Prepaid investor relations and other	35,974	115,479
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 408,536	$ 491,686

Property and Equipment - Schedu

Property and Equipment - Schedule of oil and natural gas properties and other property and equipment (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)$ / bbl	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)
Oil and natural gas properties:
Property costs subject to amortization	$ 106,983,381		$ 107,390,379
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment	(51,246,304)		(40,878,098)
Oil and natural gas properties, net	55,737,077		66,512,281
Other property and equipment:
Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment, at cost	154,731		154,731
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(138,902)		(137,092)
Other property and equipment, net	15,829		$ 17,639
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	200,000	$ 600,000
Proved property impairment	$ 9,602,620	$ 0
Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net price per barrel (in dollars per barrel) | $ / bbl	7.85

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Royalty rights	$ 108,512	$ 108,512
Less: Accumulated amortization of royalty rights	(64,429)	(61,037)
Investment in Well Lift Inc., at cost	108,750	108,750
Deferred loan costs	168,972	168,972
Less: Accumulated amortization of deferred loan costs	(160,872)	(157,084)
Right of use asset under operating lease	161,125	161,125
Less: Accumulated amortization of right of use asset	(55,273)	(43,932)
Net operating loss carryback	512,042	0
Software license	20,662	20,662
Less: Accumulated amortization of software license	(16,072)	(14,350)
Other assets, net	$ 783,417	$ 291,618
Well Lift Inc.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Royalty percentage	5.00%
Ownership percentage	17.50%

Accrued Liabilities and Other_2

Accrued Liabilities and Other (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued incentive and other compensation	$ 228,593	$ 176,636
Accrued franchise taxes	124,928	100,978
Accrued ad valorem taxes	162,000	108,000
Payable for settled derivatives	320,292	265,188
Operating lease liability, current	55,470	54,290
Asset retirement obligations due within one year	121,627	0
Accrued - other	11,554	11,556
Accrued liabilities and other	$ 1,024,464	$ 716,648

Asset Retirement Obligations (D

Asset Retirement Obligations (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)well	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)well
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset retirement obligations — beginning of period	$ 2,588,894	$ 1,610,845
Liabilities incurred	0	944,278
Liabilities settled	0	(86,592)
Accretion of discount	43,602	146,504
Revision of previous estimates	91,608	(26,141)
Asset retirement obligations — end of period	2,724,104	2,588,894
Less: current asset retirement obligations	121,627	0
Long-term portion of asset retirement obligations	$ 2,602,477	$ 2,588,894
Delhi field
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Abandoned wells | well	2	1
Hamilton Dome Field
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Abandoned wells | well		4
Abandoned wells in next twelve months | well	2

Stockholders' Equity - Common S

Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock Dividends and Buyback Program (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		65 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	May 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock outstanding (in shares)	32,953,837		32,953,837
Cash dividends to common stockholders	$ 823,846	$ 3,306,408
Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of shares repurchased	$ 7,348	$ 1,362,424
Number of treasury shares acquired (in shares)	2,632	231,376
Average cost per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.79	$ 5.89
Common Stock | 2015 Share Repurchase Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized amount to be repurchased				$ 5,000,000
Value of shares repurchased			$ 4,000,000
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)	0		706,858
Average cost per share (in dollars per share)			$ 5.72

Stockholders' Equity - Dividend

Stockholders' Equity - Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividend (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.10

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Na

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Narrative (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 06, 2020shares	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)trancheshares	Dec. 08, 2016shares
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Granted (in shares)		0
Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Stock-based compensation expense | $		$ 300,351	$ 332,013
Restricted Stock, Service-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Granted (in shares)		0
Restricted Stock, Market-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Granted (in shares)		0
Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock, Other
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Vesting period		1 year
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Performance based awards, outstanding (in shares)		0
2016 Plan
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under plan (in shares)				1,100,000
Number of shares remaining available for grant under plan (in shares)		390,489
2016 Plan | Subsequent Event
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Number of additional shares authorized (in shares)	2,500,000
Minimum | Restricted Stock, Service-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Vesting period		3 years
Minimum | Restricted Stock, Market-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Vesting period		2 years
Maximum | Restricted Stock and Contingent Restricted Stock
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Expiration period		4 years
Maximum | Restricted Stock, Service-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Vesting period		4 years
Maximum | Restricted Stock, Market-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Vesting period		3 years
Chief Executive Officer | Restricted Stock, Service-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Granted (in shares)			48,872
Number of vesting tranches | tranche			3
Chief Executive Officer | Restricted Stock, Market-Based
Stock-Based Incentive Plan
Granted (in shares)			200,000
Number of vesting tranches | tranche			4

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Va

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Restricted Stock And Contingent Restricted Stock, Market-Based	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of market-based awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.50
Risk-free interest rate	1.87%
Expected vesting term in years	1 year 4 months 6 days
Expected volatility	43.70%
Dividend yield	6.00%

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Un

Stock-Based Incentive Plan - Unvested Restricted Stock (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Restricted Shares
Granted (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock
Number of Restricted Shares
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	285,028
Vested (in shares)	(45,639)
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	239,389
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.53
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	7.17
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.21
Additional disclosures of restricted stock
Unamortized compensation expense | $	$ 787,175
Weighted average remaining amortization period	1 year 7 months 9 days
Restricted Stock, Service-Based
Number of Restricted Shares
Granted (in shares)	0
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	128,295
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.82
Restricted Stock, Market-Based
Number of Restricted Shares
Granted (in shares)	0
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	111,094
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.51
Contingent Restricted Stock
Number of Restricted Shares
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	200,000
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	200,000
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.50
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.50
Additional disclosures of restricted stock
Unamortized compensation expense | $	$ 70,542
Weighted average remaining amortization period	4 months 6 days

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Receivables of federal and state income taxes	$ 3,112,772		$ 3,243,271
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ (2,302,178)	$ 517,983
Income tax expense, effective rates (as a percent)	24.40%	15.60%
Net operating loss carryback	$ 512,042		$ 0
Statutory federal tax rate	21.00%	21.00%

Earnings (loss) per Common Sh_3

Earnings (loss) per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Numerator
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$ (7,135,148)	$ 2,792,820
Denominator
Weighted average number of common shares — Basic (in shares)	32,955,656	33,126,645
Effect of dilutive securities:
Contingent restricted stock grants (in shares)	0	7,727
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share (in shares)	32,955,656	33,134,372
Net earnings (loss) per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.22)	$ 0.08
Net earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.22)	$ 0.08

Earnings (loss) per Common Sh_4

Earnings (loss) per Common Share - Schedule of Dilutive Securities (Details) - Contingent Restricted Stock grants - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Outstanding Potential Dilutive Securities
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at the end of the period (in shares)	200,000	200,000

Senior Secured Credit Agreeme_2

Senior Secured Credit Agreement (Details) - Senior Secured Reserve-Based Credit Facility - Line of Credit - Revolving credit facility	Nov. 02, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 11, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term of revolving credit facility		3 years
Maximum amount available under revolving credit facility		$ 50,000,000	$ 12,000,000
Initial borrowing base			27,000,000
Amount outstanding			0
Placement fee percentage		0.50%
Placement fee percentage		$ 50,000
Commitment fee percentage		0.25%
Maximum total leverage ratio (not more than)		3
Debt service coverage ratio (not less than)		1.10
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth		$ 50,000,000
Debt issuance costs		$ 168,972
Unamortized debt issuance costs			$ 8,100
Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term of revolving credit facility	3 years
Initial borrowing base	$ 23,000,000
LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		2.75%
Prime rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		1.00%

Derivatives - Gain and Loss on

Derivatives - Gain and Loss on Derivatives (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Realized (gain) loss	$ 1,151,576	$ 0
Unrealized (gain) loss	(816,610)	0
Net loss on derivative contracts	$ 334,966	$ 0

Derivatives - Crude Oil Derivat

Derivatives - Crude Oil Derivative Positions (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020$ / bblbbl
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Volumes in Barrels | bbl	128,800
Price/Price Range (in USD per barrel)	32
Weighted Average Floor Price per Bbl. (in USD per barrel)	32
Weighted Average Ceiling Price per Bbl. (in USD per barrel)	0

Fair Value Measurement (Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Current derivative contract assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 0
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0
Current derivative contract liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	1,094,734
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	1,094,734
Total derivative contract liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	1,094,734
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	$ 1,094,734

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) - Revolving credit facility - Senior Secured Reserve-Based Credit Facility - Line of Credit - USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Initial borrowing base		$ 27,000,000
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Floor interest rate	0.25%
Initial borrowing base	$ 23,000,000