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ProFrac Holding Corp. (ACDC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: ACDC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $6.1
1 Year Target Price $6.1
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -76.01% | Avg. Invested days 18 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.75 | 52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 10.70 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 10.70 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.5 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -10.61% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.26% | Return on Equity (TTM) -18.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 16.16 | Enterprise Value 2544722103 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 |
Enterprise Value 2544722103 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.15 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.13 | Shares Outstanding 160178000 | Shares Floating 18141809 |
Shares Outstanding 160178000 | Shares Floating 18141809 | ||
Percent Insiders 90.39 | Percent Institutions 10.81 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Company Overview
History and Background
ProFrac Holding Corp. was founded in 2016. It quickly grew to become a significant player in the hydraulic fracturing services industry, primarily focusing on serving the U.S. onshore oil and gas market. The company went public in 2022.
Core Business Areas
- Hydraulic Fracturing Services: ProFrac's core business is providing hydraulic fracturing services, also known as fracking, to oil and gas companies. This involves injecting high-pressure fluid into shale formations to extract oil and natural gas.
- Well Completion Services: Offers a range of well completion services, supporting the process of bringing a well into production after drilling.
- Manufacturing: Manufactures its own fleet of electric fracking equipment, enhancing cost efficiency and reducing emissions
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Ladd Wilks (CEO). The organizational structure is built around its operational divisions, with a centralized management team overseeing strategy and execution.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electric Hydraulic Fracturing Fleets: ProFrac provides state-of-the-art electric fleets that reduce emissions and increase efficiency. Market share and revenue specifics are not publicly disclosable, but ProFrac is focused on growing within the electric frack market. Competitors include Halliburton, SLB, and Patterson-UTI Energy.
- Conventional Fracking Fleets: ProFrac provides conventional, diesel-powered hydraulic fracturing services. Revenue specifics are not publicly disclosable. Competitors include Halliburton, SLB, and Patterson-UTI Energy.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The hydraulic fracturing market is cyclical, influenced by oil and gas prices, drilling activity, and regulatory changes. Demand is driven by the need to maintain and increase oil and gas production from shale formations.
Positioning
ProFrac is strategically positioned by providing hydraulic fracturing services and manufacturing its own equipment, which provides higher profit margin when compared to other companies. The company is actively transitioning to electric fleets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global hydraulic fracturing market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. ProFrac is positioned to capture a growing share by offering advanced technology (electric fleets) and vertically integrated capabilities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated manufacturing and service model
- Focus on electric fracking fleets
- Strong operational execution
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High debt level
- Reliance on oil and gas prices
- Cyclical nature of the industry
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Growing demand for electric fracking fleets
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased outsourcing by oil and gas companies
- Acquisition of smaller competitors
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increasing regulatory scrutiny
- Competition from larger service companies
- Technological obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HAL
- SLB
- PTEN
Competitive Landscape
ProFrac's vertical integration and electric fleet technology provide a competitive advantage. However, it faces competition from larger, more established players with greater resources and broader service offerings. To compete with these larger players, ProFrac's unique value proposition is to offer lower emissions fracturing and greater integration of the supply chain.
Major Acquisitions
U.S. Well Services
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 206.5
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of U.S. Well Services expanded ProFrac's electric fleet capabilities and its presence in key shale basins.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ProFrac has experienced growth due to demand of hydraulic fracturing and well completion in the oil and gas industry.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on industry outlook and the company's strategy. Analysts' estimates would provide specific growth forecasts for revenue and earnings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its electric fracking fleet, pursuing acquisitions, and optimizing operational efficiency.
Summary
ProFrac Holding Corp. is a growing company in the hydraulic fracturing market, distinguished by its vertical integration and focus on electric fleets. The company is susceptible to the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry and its debt. ProFrac is well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for electric fleets with continued innovation. Market volatility and regulatory risks must be managed effectively.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Press releases
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Data relies on best-available and may contain inaccuracies or omissions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ProFrac Holding Corp.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Willow Park, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-05-13 | CEO - | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 3077 | Website https://www.pfholdingscorp.com |
Full time employees 3077 | Website https://www.pfholdingscorp.com | ||
ProFrac Holding Corp. operates as a technology-focused energy services holding company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Stimulation Services, Proppant Production, and Manufacturing. 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. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Willow Park, Texas.
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