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ProFrac Holding Corp.(ACDC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ACDC
10/02/2026: ACDC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ProFrac Holding Corp. is an oilfield services provider specializing in hydraulic fracturing and completion services for the North American energy industry. The company distinguishes itself through a vertically integrated business model, which includes internal sand mining and equipment manufacturing, providing a notable cost advantage. Its primary growth story centers on the adoption of electric fracturing technology to meet the rising demand for cleaner energy operations. However, the stock faces significant risks related to the high cyclicality of oil and gas prices and the capital-intensive nature of its fleet. This equity may suit investors seeking exposure to energy sector activity, provided they monitor commodity price trends.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers exposure to energy sector growth, but success is highly tied to volatile commodity cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is often dictated by oil price spikes, making this a play on sector-wide trends rather than idiosyncratic growth. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock may appear attractive on a valuation basis during troughs, but high cyclical risk requires careful entry timing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company is not currently focused on dividend yield, prioritizing capital reinvestment instead. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high sensitivity to oil price volatility and debt levels makes this a high-risk equity. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenue and profitability are directly tied to the highly volatile price of crude oil and natural gas. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Energy service stocks often trade at premiums during upcycles, creating risk during sudden downturns. |
| Competition risk (Energy Services) | High | Intense competition from well-capitalized global firms limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | While operationally strong, the business model is inherently tied to capital-intensive, cyclical assets. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income, as capital is prioritized for growth and balance sheet health. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing complex logistics and technical equipment demands high-level operational execution. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -60.05% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 801.34M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.49 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.49 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares | Beta 1.5 | 52 Weeks Range 3.08 - 8.22 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.08 - 8.22 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.33 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulation Services | Pressure pumping and completion services. | The core revenue driver, sensitive to the volume of new wells being completed. |
| Sand & Mining | Proppant supply for fracking operations. | Provides vertical integration to lower costs and ensure supply during high demand. |
| Manufacturing & Maintenance | Equipment manufacturing and maintenance. | Supports the internal fleet with lower capital costs compared to third-party procurement. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 16.16 | Enterprise Value 2.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45 |
Enterprise Value 2.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.4 | Shares Outstanding 182.12M | Shares Floating 32.12M |
Shares Outstanding 182.12M | Shares Floating 32.12M | ||
Percent Insiders 84.23 | Percent Institutions 17.88 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About ProFrac Holding Corp.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Willow Park, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-05-13 | President, CEO & Executive Chairman Mr. Matthew D. Wilks | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 2280 | Website https://www.pfholdingscorp.com |
Full time employees 2280 | Website https://www.pfholdingscorp.com | ||
ProFrac Holding Corp. operates as a technology-focused energy services holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Stimulation Services, Proppant Production, Manufacturing, and Flotek Industries, Inc. The company offers hydraulic fracturing, proppant production, well stimulation, in-basin frac sand, and other completion services and complementary products and services to upstream oil and natural gas companies engaged in the exploration and production of unconventional oil and natural gas resources. It also manufactures and sells high horsepower pumps, valves, piping, swivels, large-bore manifold systems, and fluid ends, as well as other auxiliary equipment. ProFrac Holding Corp. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Willow Park, Texas.
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