WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC(WBI)

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11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WBI

11/06/2026: WBI (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC is a specialized, pure-play water management provider serving the North American energy sector, primarily the Delaware Basin. The company benefits from a robust network of pipelines and facilities backed by long-term, fee-based contracts that support reliable cash flow. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the increasing industry demand for water recycling and outsourced water management services. Key risks include heavy reliance on energy exploration activity, geographic concentration, and capital-intensive infrastructure requirements. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to energy infrastructure, though investors should monitor regional drilling trends and the company’s ability to successfully scale its operations post-IPO.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in a growing niche of the energy sector with significant infrastructure expansion potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive price trends and analyst upgrades following the recent IPO.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is sensitive to the cyclical nature of energy markets and the company's early-stage earnings trajectory.
Dividend investorMixed fitCurrent yields are modest as the company prioritizes capital deployment for infrastructure expansion.
Low-risk investorWeak fitOperational exposure to volatile energy commodity prices and heavy capital requirements increase risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock price is subject to fluctuations driven by energy sector sentiment and operational news.
Valuation riskMediumEarly-stage public valuation is dependent on continued growth and E&P activity levels.
Competition risk (Midstream peers)MediumCompetition from larger, diversified midstream players could limit pricing power.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company has strong, contract-backed cash flows but is still building its historical track record.
Dividend incomeLowThe company is currently focused on reinvesting capital rather than maximizing payouts.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of complex, multi-basin infrastructure networks is essential to long-term profitability.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 42.43%
Avg. Invested days 138
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
WBI receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
WBI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+100.0%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -22.6%), negative revenue growth (-20.6%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
WBI's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 12.1% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is WBI's strongest growth driver at +100.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-20.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-38.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 106.9% and approximately 85.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 45.42% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Devon Energy Corp 28.86%
ALPS Advisors Inc 17.77%
Horizon Asset Management Inc/ny 13.80%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 9.69%
FMR Inc 6.98%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
WBI generates approximately $271 of gross profit, $150 of operating income, and $-226 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 100.85%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
WBI has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.06B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 124.05
1Y Target Price 36.5
Price to earnings Ratio 124.05
1Y Target Price 36.5
Volume (30-day avg) 602.1K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 18.54 - 36.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.54 - 36.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.2

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Produced Water Gathering & TransportPipeline services for transporting water from wellheads to processing facilities.The company earns fees for every barrel of water moved, similar to a toll road for energy waste.
Produced Water Recycling & DisposalTreatment and storage services for produced water.The company earns revenue by disposing of or recycling water for oilfield operators.
Energy Waste ManagementNon-hazardous waste disposal via Desert Environmental facilities.A smaller stream of revenue from handling industrial oilfield waste.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.1
Actual 0.1

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.42%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.5%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.31%

Valuation

Trailing PE 124.05
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 3.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value 3.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.64
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.68
Shares Outstanding 55.45M
Shares Floating 47.31M
Shares Outstanding 55.45M
Shares Floating 47.31M
Percent Insiders 45.42
Percent Institutions 106.94

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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