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12/03/2025: SND (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $3
1 Year Target Price $3
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -30.21% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 135.07M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 34 | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio 34 | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.42 | 52 Weeks Range 1.67 - 3.54 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.67 - 3.54 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-11 | When After Market | Estimate 0.08 | Actual 0.0771 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.67% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.62% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 34 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 150656786 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4 |
Enterprise Value 150656786 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.61 | Shares Outstanding 39711792 | Shares Floating 27756990 |
Shares Outstanding 39711792 | Shares Floating 27756990 | ||
Percent Insiders 34.49 | Percent Institutions 27.67 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Smart Sand Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Smart Sand Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. It initially focused on providing Northern White sand to the oil and gas industry, particularly for hydraulic fracturing. Over time, it has expanded its product offerings and logistical capabilities.
Core Business Areas
- Sand Mining and Processing: Extraction, processing, and sale of frac sand for use in hydraulic fracturing operations.
- Logistics Solutions: Provision of transportation and logistics services for the delivery of frac sand to well sites, including transloading and storage solutions.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a management team with experience in the energy and logistics sectors. The organizational structure includes departments for sales, operations, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Northern White Sand: High-quality frac sand sourced from Wisconsin mines. Market share fluctuates with oil and gas activity. Competitors include U.S. Silica (SLCA), Fairmount Santrol (now Covia), and Hi-Crush (HCR).
- Logistics Services (SmartSystems): Transportation and storage solutions designed to optimize frac sand delivery. This is often bundled with the sand sales and hard to attribute revenue directly. Key competitors: US Silica, Halliburton, Schlumberger, and various logistics companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The frac sand industry is highly cyclical and depends on the demand for hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas drilling. Prices and demand are sensitive to oil prices and drilling activity levels.
Positioning
Smart Sand Inc. aims to be a reliable supplier of high-quality frac sand with efficient logistics. Its competitive advantage lies in its strategic mine locations and integrated logistics solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global frac sand market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Smart Sand Inc. aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM through superior product quality and logistical efficiency.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- High-quality Northern White sand
- Strategic mine locations
- Integrated logistics solutions
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Dependence on oil and gas industry cycles
- Exposure to sand pricing volatility
- Capital intensive operations
- Lower profit margins compared to peak oil/gas cycle
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Diversification of product offerings (e.g., industrial sand)
- Increased demand for frac sand due to growing oil and gas production
- Partnerships to expand logistical offerings
Threats
- Decline in oil prices
- Overcapacity in the frac sand market
- Increased use of alternative proppants
- Environmental regulations affecting sand mining
- Competition from in-basin sand mines
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLCA
- CRUS
- GSL
Competitive Landscape
Smart Sand Inc. faces intense competition in the frac sand market. Its competitive advantages include high-quality sand and efficient logistics, while its disadvantages include dependence on oil and gas prices and exposure to pricing volatility.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Analysis of Smart Sand Inc's revenue, earnings, and market share growth over the past years.
Future Projections: Review analyst estimates for Smart Sand Inc's future revenue, earnings, and growth rates.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on the development of new sand delivery technologies. They also focusing on controlling operational costs and logistical improvements.
Summary
Smart Sand Inc. is a smaller player in the proppant market facing cyclical challenges tied to oil and gas activity. Their focus on logistics provides a competitive edge, but they remain vulnerable to price fluctuations. Future growth depends on expanding market share and diversifying services while managing costs. The overall health of the oil and gas drilling market will have a large impact on the financial performance of the company.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Financial News Outlets
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share estimates are approximate and subject to change.
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.
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About Smart Sand Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Yardley, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-11-04 | CEO & Director Mr. Charles Edwin Young | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 285 | Website https://www.smartsand.com |
Full time employees 285 | Website https://www.smartsand.com | ||
Smart Sand, Inc. provides mine to wellsite proppant supply and logistics solutions to frac sand customers. The company operates through Sand Segment and SmartSystems Segment. It offers excavation, processing, and sale of white sands or proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing operations. The company also provides proppant logistics services wellsite storage solutions through in-basin transloading terminals and SmartSystems wellsite proppant storage capabilities. It sells its products primarily to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, oilfield service companies, and industrial manufacturers. Smart Sand, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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