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Select Energy Services Inc (WTTR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: WTTR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -7.83% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.27B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.3 | 1Y Target Price 17.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.3 | 1Y Target Price 17.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1963980 | Beta 1.77 | 52 Weeks Range 8.45 - 15.06 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.45 - 15.06 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.64% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.3 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.3 | Forward PE 17.95 | Enterprise Value 1210008080 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87 |
Enterprise Value 1210008080 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.73 | Shares Outstanding 103611000 | Shares Floating 95907855 |
Shares Outstanding 103611000 | Shares Floating 95907855 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.92 | Percent Institutions 93.64 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 17.8 | Buy - | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 5 | ||
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Upturn AI SWOT
Select Energy Services Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Select Energy Services was founded in 2007. It has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, establishing itself as a key player in oilfield services.
Core Business Areas
- Water Solutions: Provides water sourcing, transfer, treatment, storage, and disposal services to the oil and gas industry.
- Wellsite Services: Offers a range of wellsite services, including flowback, well testing, and production services.
- Chemical Solutions: Provides chemical solutions for various oilfield applications, including stimulation, production, and water treatment.
- Accommodations: Provides workforce lodging and support services in remote locations.
Leadership and Structure
John Schmitz serves as the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with regional operations managers reporting to corporate leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Water Management Services: Provides comprehensive water management solutions, including sourcing, transfer, treatment, and disposal. Market share data is variable based on region, making precise quantification difficult. Competitors include Tetra Technologies and Nuverra Environmental Solutions.
- Well Testing and Flowback Services: Offers well testing and flowback services to assess well performance and manage production fluids. Competitors include Halliburton and Schlumberger.
- Chemical Solutions: Provides specialty chemicals for optimizing oil and gas production, water treatment, and other applications. Competitors include Nalco Champion and Baker Hughes.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oilfield services industry is highly cyclical and influenced by oil and gas prices, drilling activity, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Select Energy Services holds a strong position in the water management and wellsite services sectors, competing with larger integrated service providers and specialized regional players.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for oilfield services is substantial, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Select Energy Services targets specific segments within this TAM, positioning itself to capture a portion of the market through specialized services and regional expertise.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong regional presence in key oil and gas basins
- Comprehensive water management services
- Experienced management team
- Diversified service offerings
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Dependence on drilling activity
- Intense competition
- Potential environmental liabilities
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative water treatment technologies
- Increased outsourcing of water management services by E&P companies
- Growing demand for sustainable water solutions
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Technological advancements by competitors
- Environmental risks associated with water disposal
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HAL
- SLB
- FTSI
- NOV
- NVR
- TTI
Competitive Landscape
Select Energy Services competes with larger integrated service providers and smaller regional players. Its strengths lie in its water management expertise and regional presence, but it faces challenges from competitors with greater scale and broader service offerings.
Major Acquisitions
Cactus Transport Inc
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 68
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Cactus Transportation to increase geographic footprint and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data required. Update with recent financial statements.
Future Projections: Future Projections data required. Update with recent financial statements.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives data required. Update with recent initiatives.
Summary
Select Energy Services operates in a cyclical industry, showing some strengths in water management. They face stiff competition from larger companies and are subject to the volatility of oil and gas prices. Their recent acquisitions demonstrate expansion plans. Their focus on water solutions appears strategic, but maintaining profitability during downturns is key.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The information is based on publicly available data and is 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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Select Energy Services Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Gainesville, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-04-21 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. John D. Schmitz | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 3700 | Website https://www.selectwater.com |
Full time employees 3700 | Website https://www.selectwater.com |
Select Water Solutions, Inc. provides water management and chemical solutions to the energy industry in the United States. It operates in three segments: Water Services, Water Infrastructure, and Chemical Technologies. The Water Services segment offers water-related services, including water sourcing, water transfer, flowback and well testing, water containment, fluids hauling, water monitoring, and water network automation; WaterONE automation services and AquaView software platform; technology solutions comprising hydrographic mapping, water volume and quality monitoring, remote pit and tank monitoring, leak detection, asset and fuel tracking, and automated-equipment services; and various surface rental equipment and workforce accommodation services. Its Water Infrastructure segment engages in the recycling, gathering, transferring, and disposal of water through a network of permanent pipeline infrastructure, semi-permanent pipeline infrastructure, water recycling facilities, earthen pits, water sources, and SWDs; provides solids management services; and develops, builds, and operates semi-permanent and permanent infrastructure solutions. The Chemical Technologies segment offers technical solutions, products, and services related to chemical applications in the oil and gas industry; and water treatment and flow assurance solutions. This segment also develops, manufactures, manages logistics, and provides chemicals, including polymers for use in hydraulic fracturing, stimulation, cementing, and well completions; and offers production chemical solutions for underperforming wells, corrosion and scale monitoring, chemical inventory management, well failure analysis, and lab services. It serves oil and gas producers. The company was formerly known as Select Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to Select Water Solutions, Inc. in May 2023. Select Water Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Gainesville, Texas.
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