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VIVK 
Vivakor Inc (VIVK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: VIVK (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
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.24% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 38.41M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.41 | 52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 3.45 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 3.45 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.9 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -25.05% | Operating Margin (TTM) -17.25% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) -51.28% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 118576457 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 |
Enterprise Value 118576457 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.63 | Shares Outstanding 47297300 | Shares Floating 21229887 |
Shares Outstanding 47297300 | Shares Floating 21229887 | ||
Percent Insiders 55.12 | Percent Institutions 7.65 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Vivakor Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Vivakor Inc., focuses on soil remediation and resource extraction. Founded with a mission to address environmental challenges in the energy sector, it has developed and commercialized technology for extracting hydrocarbons from oil sands and remediating contaminated soils. Specific founding year and early milestones not readily available publicly.
Core Business Areas
- Soil Remediation: Vivakor provides soil remediation services to clean up contaminated sites, primarily focusing on areas affected by oil and gas exploration and production. This involves removing contaminants and restoring the ecological balance of the soil.
- Resource Extraction: The company extracts valuable hydrocarbons from oil sands using its proprietary extraction technology. This process aims to be more environmentally friendly than traditional oil sands extraction methods.
Leadership and Structure
Key leadership includes the CEO, COO, and CFO roles. The company operates with a hierarchical structure, with departments focused on technology development, operations, business development, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Remediation Processing Centers (RPCs): Mobile processing units that remediate contaminated soil. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors in soil remediation include Clean Harbors (CLH) and Republic Services (RSG).
- Extraction Technology: Proprietary technology for extracting hydrocarbons from oil sands. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors in oil sands extraction include companies such as Suncor Energy (SU) and Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), although Vivakor's focus is on smaller, more targeted extraction projects.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The soil remediation industry is growing due to increasing environmental regulations and the need to clean up legacy pollution from industrial activities. The resource extraction industry is influenced by oil prices, geopolitical factors, and environmental concerns.
Positioning
Vivakor positions itself as an environmentally responsible solution for both soil remediation and resource extraction. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology, which it claims is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for soil remediation is estimated to be in the billions of dollars globally. The TAM for oil sands extraction is also substantial, but Vivakor's focus is on a niche market segment. Vivakor's position within these TAMs is relatively small but has potential for growth with the increasing need for environmentally conscious solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary extraction and remediation technology
- Environmentally conscious approach
- Mobile and modular processing units
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Small market share
- Dependence on a few key projects
- Lack of profitability
Opportunities
- Growing demand for environmental remediation
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Partnerships with larger energy companies
- Increased government regulation favoring environmentally friendly technologies
Threats
- Competition from larger, more established companies
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Technological obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CLH
- RSG
- SU
- CNQ
Competitive Landscape
Vivakor faces significant competition from larger, more established companies with greater financial resources and broader market reach. Vivakor's advantage lies in its niche focus and proprietary technology, which may allow it to compete effectively in specific market segments.
Major Acquisitions
Silver Fuels Delhi LLC
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 17.4
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition aimed to expand Vivakor's operations and access to oil resources and production capabilities, thus increasing company's growth trajectory.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth analysis requires access to past revenue and income data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst estimates, which are not readily available.
Recent Initiatives: Requires current news to identify strategic initiatives.
Summary
Vivakor Inc. operates in the niche market of soil remediation and resource extraction, utilizing its proprietary technology. The company's strengths lie in its environmentally conscious approach; however, it faces challenges in terms of competition, limited financial resources, and profitability. Growth depends on successful commercialization of technology and market expansion. Investors should watch out for fluctuations in oil prices, regulatory changes, and the ability to secure new projects.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Vivakor Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-09-03 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. James H. Ballengee | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Integrated | Full time employees 150 | Website https://www.vivakor.com |
Full time employees 150 | Website https://www.vivakor.com | ||
Vivakor, Inc. operates, acquires, and develops technologies and assets in the oil and gas industry; and offers related environmental solutions in the United States and Kuwait. It operates through Trucking logistics services; and Terminaling and storage product and services, and uses segments. The Trucking logistics services segment engages in trucking crude oil and produced water, and transportation and terminaling services of crude oil through its Omega gathering pipeline, as well as owns and operates crude oil pipeline injection truck stations. Its Terminaling and storage product and services, and uses segment provides terminaling facilities for crude oil, and gathering and storage services for natural gas liquid, as well as stores, handles, and distributes crude oil and petroleum products. In addition, the company offers remediation of soil and the extraction of hydrocarbons, such as oil from properties contaminated by or laden with heavy crude oil and other hydrocarbon-based substances. Further, it sells petroleum commodities, including crude oil, natural gas liquids, and related hydrocarbons. The company was formerly known as NGI Holdings, LLC and changed its name to Vivakor, Inc. in April 2008. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
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