5 Undervalued Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment Stocks for Monday, September 09

By Jenna Brashear
September 09, 2024
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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

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AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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5 Undervalued Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment industry for Monday, September 09, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment industry median.

Company Ticker Price/Sales Price/Earnings EV/EBITDA Shareholder Yield Price/Book Value Price/Free Cash Flow Value Grade
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc KLXE 0.13 na 4.2 (7.3%) 10.28 6.3 B
Mind Technology Inc MIND 0.13 na 4.5 0.0% 0.19 na A
Propetro Holding Corp PUMP 0.51 24.3 3.0 7.4% 0.80 5.3 A
RPC Inc RES 0.86 10.9 4.2 3.4% 1.19 7.8 A
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc SOI 1.18 17.6 4.6 8.3% 1.58 7.2 A

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score KLXE Industry Median
Price/Sales 5 0.13 0.83
Price/Earnings na na 17.6
EV/EBITDA 11 4.2 6.9
Shareholder Yield 75 (7.3%) (0.7%)
Price/Book Value 93 10.28 1.24
Price/Free Cash Flow 14 6.3 9.1

KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. is a provider of diversified oilfield services to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active basins throughout the United States. It operates in three segments: the Southwest Region (the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale), the Rocky Mountains Region (the Bakken, Williston, DJ, Uinta, Powder River, Piceance, and Niobrara basins) and the Northeast/Mid-Con Region (the Marcellus and Utica Shale as well as the Mid-Continent STACK and SCOOP and Haynesville). Its primary services include directional drilling, coiled tubing, hydraulic frac rentals, fishing, pressure control, wireline, rig-assisted snubbing, fluid pumping, flowback, testing, pressure pumping, and well control services. Its primary rentals and products include hydraulic fracturing stacks, blow out preventers, tubulars, downhole tools, dissolvable plugs, composite plugs, and accommodation units.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc has a Value Score of 65, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.13 compared to the industry median at 0.83, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 4.2, when compared to the industry median of 6.9, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of (0.73%). Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.24. This could make KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 9.14. This could make KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Mind Technology Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score MIND Industry Median
Price/Sales 5 0.13 0.83
Price/Earnings na na 17.6
EV/EBITDA 13 4.5 6.9
Shareholder Yield 48 0.0% (0.7%)
Price/Book Value 3 0.19 1.24
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 9.1

Mind Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. The Company offers marine technology products to marine survey, marine exploration, and maritime defense markets. The Company operates through one segment: Seamap Marine Products. Seamap Marine Products business is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized marine seismic equipment. Its Seamap unit designs, manufactures, and sells specialized, marine exploration and survey equipment. Its facilities are maintained in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and the state of Texas. Seamap Marine Products include Seamap SeaLink, Seamap GunLink, Seamap BuoyLink, source products, and Misc. Seismic Products. It also offers the Sea Serpent, is a line of passive sonar arrays for maritime security and anti-submarine warfare applications. The Company has a global presence with operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Mind Technology Inc has a Value Score of 97, which is considered to be undervalued.

Mind Technology Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Mind Technology Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.24.

You can read more about Mind Technology Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Propetro Holding Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score PUMP Industry Median
Price/Sales 20 0.51 0.83
Price/Earnings 62 24.3 17.6
EV/EBITDA 7 3.0 6.9
Shareholder Yield 10 7.4% (0.7%)
Price/Book Value 22 0.80 1.24
Price/Free Cash Flow 12 5.3 9.1

ProPetro Holding Corp. is an integrated oilfield service company. The Company is focused on hydraulic fracturing, wireline and other complementary oilfield completion services to upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production (E&P;) of North American oil and natural gas resources. Its operations are focused on the Permian Basin. The Company’s Completion Services segment includes hydraulic fracturing, cementing and wireline operations. It owns and operates a fleet of mobile hydraulic fracturing units and other auxiliary equipment to perform fracturing services. It provides cementing services for completion of new wells and remedial work on existing wells. It provides wireline and ancillary services on new oil well completions in the Permian Basin. Cementing services use pressure pumping equipment to deliver a slurry of liquid cement. It also provides wet sand solutions, catering to the needs of the oil and natural gas industry.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Propetro Holding Corp has a Value Score of 94, which is considered to be undervalued.

Propetro Holding Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 24.3 compared to the industry median at 17.6. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Propetro Holding Corp less attractive for value investors.

Propetro Holding Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Propetro Holding Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.24.

You can read more about Propetro Holding Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

RPC Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score RES Industry Median
Price/Sales 31 0.86 0.83
Price/Earnings 25 10.9 17.6
EV/EBITDA 11 4.2 6.9
Shareholder Yield 23 3.4% (0.7%)
Price/Book Value 37 1.19 1.24
Price/Free Cash Flow 19 7.8 9.1

RPC, Inc. acts as a holding company for several oilfield services companies that include Cudd Energy Services, Cudd Pressure Control, Thru Tubing Solutions and Patterson Services. It provides a range of oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and oil and gas companies, which is engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. Its segments include Technical Services and Support Services. Technical Services segment includes pressure pumping, downhole tools services, coiled tubing, snubbing and other oilfield related services. Support Services segment includes renting tools to its customers for use with onshore and offshore oil and gas well drilling, completion and workover activities. It is also engaged in oilfield cementing services in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

RPC Inc has a Value Score of 91, which is considered to be undervalued.

RPC Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 10.9 compared to the industry median at 17.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes RPC Inc more attractive for value investors.

RPC Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make RPC Inc fairly attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.24.

You can read more about RPC Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score SOI Industry Median
Price/Sales 39 1.18 0.83
Price/Earnings 47 17.6 17.6
EV/EBITDA 13 4.6 6.9
Shareholder Yield 9 8.3% (0.7%)
Price/Book Value 48 1.58 1.24
Price/Free Cash Flow 16 7.2 9.1

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. provides mobile equipment that drives supply chain and execution in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. The Company designs and manufactures specialized equipment, which combined with field technician support, last mile logistics services and software solutions, which enables it to provide a service offering that helps oil and natural gas operators and their suppliers during the completion phase of well development. It services active oil and natural gas basins in the United States. It specializes in developing all electric equipment that automates the low-pressure section of oil and gas well completion sites. The Company’s sand handling service span from mobile proppant management systems to multiple types of all-electric, automated systems designed to store, move, and blend sand and fluids on the low-pressure side of well completion sites. It measures its activity based on the number of its fully utilized systems.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 17.6 compared to the industry median at 17.6. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc fairly attractive for value investors.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.24.

You can read more about Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

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Other Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

  • KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Mind Technology Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Propetro Holding Corp stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • RPC Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Oil & Gas - Related Services and Equipment industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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