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Tetra Technologies Inc (TTI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TTI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6
1 Year Target Price $6
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 8.47% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 522.46M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.26 | 1Y Target Price 6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.26 | 1Y Target Price 6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.34 | 52 Weeks Range 2.03 - 5.12 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.03 - 5.12 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-29 | When After Market | Estimate 0.088 | Actual 0.09 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 18.95% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.81% | Return on Equity (TTM) 54.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.26 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 675959707 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86 |
Enterprise Value 675959707 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.1 | Shares Outstanding 133280000 | Shares Floating 125357577 |
Shares Outstanding 133280000 | Shares Floating 125357577 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.02 | Percent Institutions 76.03 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tetra Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Tetra Technologies Inc. was founded in 1981. Initially focused on calcium chloride production for the oil and gas industry, it expanded through acquisitions and organic growth into a diversified energy services company.
Core Business Areas
- Completion Fluids and Products: Provides completion fluids, water management solutions, and associated products used in oil and gas well completion and workover activities.
- Water Management: Offers water treatment, recycling, and disposal services for oil and gas operations.
- Well Testing Services: Provides well testing, flowback, and production services to evaluate well performance and optimize production.
Leadership and Structure
Brady Murphy serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various executive management positions overseeing different operational and support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Completion Fluids: Tetra's completion fluids are used to control wellbore pressure during completion and workover operations. Market share varies regionally, but they are a significant player. Competitors include Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes. Revenue for this product is not publicly available, but it's a key revenue driver.
- Water Management Services: Offers comprehensive water management solutions. Competitors include companies like Nuverra Environmental Solutions and other regional water treatment providers. Market share is fragmented. Revenue is not publicly available, but is growing due to increased environmental regulations.
- Well Testing and Flowback Services: Provides equipment and expertise for well testing and flowback operations. Major competitors include Schlumberger and Halliburton. Market share is project based, but Tetra is a major provider. Revenue for this product is not publicly available, but this area is expanding.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy services industry is cyclical and heavily influenced by oil and gas prices and production levels. Increased environmental concerns and regulations are driving demand for water management solutions.
Positioning
Tetra Technologies Inc. positions itself as a provider of integrated solutions, offering a range of products and services to meet the needs of oil and gas operators. They have a competitive advantage in providing complete solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oilfield services market size was valued at USD 251.14 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 265.71 billion in 2024 to USD 377.12 billion by 2032. Tetra is positioned to capture a portion of this market through their specialty completion fluids and water management services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product and service portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Technological expertise in completion fluids and water management
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclicality of the oil and gas industry
- High debt levels
- Dependence on North American market
- Smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors
Opportunities
- Growing demand for water management solutions
- Expansion into international markets
- Development of new technologies
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increased competition
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HAL
- SLB
- BKR
- CEQP
Competitive Landscape
Tetra is smaller than major players like Halliburton and Schlumberger but possesses niche expertise in specialty completion fluids and water management. Their integrated solutions approach provides a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
CSI Chemical
- Year: 2008
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 38
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Tetra's chemical products and services offerings for the oil and gas industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Tetra's growth has been uneven, with periods of strong expansion followed by downturns. Their revenue has been tied to the oil and gas market fluctuations.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project modest revenue growth in the coming years, driven by increased demand for water management services and a recovery in oil and gas activity.
Recent Initiatives: In Q1 2024, the company reported revenue of $144.8 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) came in at $19.4 million. The company's net debt was $249 million at the end of Q1 2024
Summary
Tetra Technologies Inc. is a cyclical energy services company with niche strength in completion fluids and water management, tied to the oil and gas markets. Though much smaller than its competitors, this company has carved out a niche. It needs to manage its debt and expand internationally to diversify its business. Fluctuations in oil and gas prices continue to threaten this company's revenues.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Company website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are 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 Tetra Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters The Woodlands, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-04-03 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Brady M. Murphy | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 1400 | Website https://onetetra.com |
Full time employees 1400 | Website https://onetetra.com | ||
TETRA Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services and solutions company. It operates through two segments, Completion Fluids & Products; and Water & Flowback Services. The Completion Fluids & Products segment manufactures and markets clear brine fluids, additives, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry for use in well drilling, completion, and workover operations in the United States, as well as in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment also markets liquid and dry calcium chloride products; and TETRA PureFlow ultra-pure zinc bromide to battery technology companies. Its Water & Flowback Services segment provides water management services for onshore oil and gas operators. This segment also offers frac flowback, production well testing, and other associated services in oil and gas producing regions in the United States, as well as in various basins in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. TETRA Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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