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Select Energy Services Inc(WTTR)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$16.43
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WTTR

11/13/2026: WTTR (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Select Energy Services is an energy service provider focused on water management and specialized chemical solutions for the U.S. oil and gas industry. The company benefits from a strong regional infrastructure footprint and an integrated business model that provides recurring revenue streams. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the expanding demand for sustainable water recycling services within shale completions. Key risks include high sensitivity to cyclical oil prices and intense competition from larger oilfield service firms. The stock may best suit investors comfortable with energy sector volatility, and stakeholders should monitor rig count data and regulatory trends affecting water disposal.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tethered to cyclical energy industry capital expenditures.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive oil price trends and industry rig count growth.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations reflective of cyclical energy service risks.
Dividend investorWeak fitVariable dividends make this less suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility associated with energy commodity prices makes this a higher-risk holding.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to fluctuations in global oil and gas prices.
Valuation riskMediumValuations fluctuate significantly based on industry cycle outlooks.
Competition risk (Oilfield services)Medium / highIntense competition from larger service providers impacts pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on intensive capital assets that require constant reinvestment.
Dividend incomeLowIncome is not a primary objective or reliable feature of this stock.
Execution riskMediumOperational delays in infrastructure projects can negatively impact short-term earnings.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.42B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 39.24
1Y Target Price 24.86
Price to earnings Ratio 39.24
1Y Target Price 24.86
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 9.12 - 22.38
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.12 - 22.38
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.72%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.41

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Energy

Caution
Sentiment
Strong Bearish
Momentum
Rapid Breadth Deterioration
BUY participation
10.9%
Active BUY / eligible
6 / 55
30-Day BUY Count Change
-22
Market state
Strong Bearish

BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.

Industry

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

BUY participation
11.1%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 9
30-Day BUY Count Change
-2

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

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 56.72%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
WTTR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-30.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -5.7%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
WTTR's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 11.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
WTTR's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -3.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-30.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-229.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 94.5% and approximately 94.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.16% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.06%
Franklin Templeton Inc 8.69%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.91%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.04%
American Century Companies Inc 3.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
WTTR generates approximately $140 of gross profit, $25 of operating income, and $-57 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -8.10% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
WTTR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Water SolutionsWater sourcing, transport, and disposal services.This is the core revenue driver, relying on the volume of water needed for drilling.
Chemical TechnologiesSpecialized chemicals for well stimulation.Provides recurring revenue through the consumption of chemicals during drilling operations.
Geography (US Focus)Operations in Permian, Bakken, and other shale basins.The company's performance is tied directly to the health of the US shale industry.

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 2026-11-09
When Before Market
Estimate 0.17
Actual 0.16

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.28%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.89%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.29%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.07%

Valuation

Trailing PE 39.24
Forward PE 23.53
Enterprise Value 2.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value 2.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.77
Shares Outstanding 136.43M
Shares Floating 129.32M
Shares Outstanding 136.43M
Shares Floating 129.32M
Percent Insiders 5.16
Percent Institutions 94.46

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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