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ACDC vs. PTEN, LBRT, PUMP, RES, and VVV

Should you buy ProFrac stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ProFrac with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with ProFrac include Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Liberty Energy (LBRT), ProPetro (PUMP), RPC (RES), and Valvoline (VVV).

How does ProFrac compare to Patterson-UTI Energy?

Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) and ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Patterson-UTI Energy had 15 more articles in the media than ProFrac. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Patterson-UTI Energy and 3 mentions for ProFrac. Patterson-UTI Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat ProFrac's score of 0.93 indicating that Patterson-UTI Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Patterson-UTI Energy
9 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ProFrac
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Patterson-UTI Energy has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ProFrac has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

97.9% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.8% of ProFrac shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ProFrac shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Patterson-UTI Energy presently has a consensus price target of $12.10, suggesting a potential upside of 0.75%. ProFrac has a consensus price target of $6.17, suggesting a potential downside of 15.76%. Given Patterson-UTI Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Patterson-UTI Energy is more favorable than ProFrac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Patterson-UTI Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
ProFrac
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Patterson-UTI Energy has a net margin of -2.56% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. Patterson-UTI Energy's return on equity of -2.32% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Patterson-UTI Energy-2.56% -2.32% -1.37%
ProFrac -24.25%-44.39%-14.24%

Patterson-UTI Energy has higher revenue and earnings than ProFrac. Patterson-UTI Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProFrac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Patterson-UTI Energy$4.83B0.94-$93.64M-$0.31N/A
ProFrac$1.94B0.68-$369M-$2.55N/A

Summary

Patterson-UTI Energy beats ProFrac on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProFrac compare to Liberty Energy?

Liberty Energy (NYSE:LBRT) and ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Liberty Energy has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ProFrac has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Energy has higher revenue and earnings than ProFrac. ProFrac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Energy$4.01B1.27$147.87M$0.9134.21
ProFrac$1.94B0.68-$369M-$2.55N/A

In the previous week, Liberty Energy had 7 more articles in the media than ProFrac. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Liberty Energy and 3 mentions for ProFrac. ProFrac's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Liberty Energy's score of 0.68 indicating that ProFrac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Energy
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ProFrac
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Liberty Energy currently has a consensus target price of $30.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.04%. ProFrac has a consensus target price of $6.17, suggesting a potential downside of 15.76%. Given Liberty Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Liberty Energy is more favorable than ProFrac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
ProFrac
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

98.2% of Liberty Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.8% of ProFrac shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Liberty Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ProFrac shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Liberty Energy has a net margin of 3.71% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. Liberty Energy's return on equity of 1.41% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Energy3.71% 1.41% 0.77%
ProFrac -24.25%-44.39%-14.24%

Summary

Liberty Energy beats ProFrac on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProFrac compare to ProPetro?

ProPetro (NYSE:PUMP) and ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

ProPetro has a net margin of -1.05% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. ProPetro's return on equity of -1.43% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProPetro-1.05% -1.43% -0.95%
ProFrac -24.25%-44.39%-14.24%

84.7% of ProPetro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.8% of ProFrac shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of ProPetro shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ProFrac shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, ProPetro had 3 more articles in the media than ProFrac. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ProPetro and 3 mentions for ProFrac. ProFrac's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat ProPetro's score of 0.02 indicating that ProFrac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ProPetro
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ProFrac
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ProPetro presently has a consensus target price of $16.63, suggesting a potential upside of 1.38%. ProFrac has a consensus target price of $6.17, suggesting a potential downside of 15.76%. Given ProPetro's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ProPetro is more favorable than ProFrac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ProPetro
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
ProFrac
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

ProPetro has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ProFrac. ProPetro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProFrac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProPetro$1.27B1.58$820K-$0.11N/A
ProFrac$1.94B0.68-$369M-$2.55N/A

ProPetro has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ProFrac has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ProPetro beats ProFrac on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProFrac compare to RPC?

ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) and RPC (NYSE:RES) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

12.8% of ProFrac shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of RPC shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of ProFrac shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 58.8% of RPC shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

ProFrac currently has a consensus price target of $6.17, indicating a potential downside of 15.76%. RPC has a consensus price target of $5.63, indicating a potential downside of 20.94%. Given ProFrac's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ProFrac is more favorable than RPC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ProFrac
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
RPC
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

RPC has a net margin of 1.20% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. RPC's return on equity of 4.82% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProFrac-24.25% -44.39% -14.24%
RPC 1.20%4.82%3.57%

In the previous week, ProFrac had 2 more articles in the media than RPC. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for ProFrac and 1 mentions for RPC. ProFrac's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat RPC's score of 0.30 indicating that ProFrac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ProFrac
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RPC
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

RPC has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ProFrac. ProFrac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RPC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProFrac$1.94B0.68-$369M-$2.55N/A
RPC$1.63B0.97$32.08M$0.0979.06

ProFrac has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RPC has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

RPC beats ProFrac on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProFrac compare to Valvoline?

ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) and Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

ProFrac currently has a consensus price target of $6.17, suggesting a potential downside of 15.76%. Valvoline has a consensus price target of $40.93, suggesting a potential upside of 18.33%. Given Valvoline's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Valvoline is more favorable than ProFrac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ProFrac
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Valvoline
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

12.8% of ProFrac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Valvoline shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ProFrac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Valvoline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ProFrac has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valvoline has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Valvoline has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ProFrac. ProFrac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valvoline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProFrac$1.94B0.68-$369M-$2.55N/A
Valvoline$1.71B2.58$210.70M$0.7347.39

Valvoline has a net margin of 5.03% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. Valvoline's return on equity of 66.54% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProFrac-24.25% -44.39% -14.24%
Valvoline 5.03%66.54%7.25%

In the previous week, Valvoline had 6 more articles in the media than ProFrac. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Valvoline and 3 mentions for ProFrac. ProFrac's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Valvoline's score of 0.75 indicating that ProFrac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ProFrac
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Valvoline
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Valvoline beats ProFrac on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ACDC vs. The Competition

MetricProFracOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.32B$9.64B$10.37B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A2.44%10.42%5.22%
P/E Ratio-2.8723.3720.5024.18
Price / Sales0.681.76839.95112.26
Price / Cash13.0611.9738.7057.13
Price / Book1.632.944.386.72
Net Income-$369M$373.98M$4.23B$337.19M
7 Day Performance20.59%4.94%1.70%-0.74%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.69%
1 Year Performance-6.15%79.05%51.34%33.10%

ProFrac Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ACDC
ProFrac
1.6011 of 5 stars
$7.32
+0.3%
$6.17
-15.8%
-10.7%$1.32B$1.94BN/A2,280
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy
2.3563 of 5 stars
$12.04
-2.2%
$11.80
-2.0%
+108.5%$4.57B$4.66BN/A7,900
LBRT
Liberty Energy
3.6812 of 5 stars
$31.82
-0.1%
$30.42
-4.4%
+147.9%$5.19B$4.01B34.975,800
PUMP
ProPetro
1.6729 of 5 stars
$16.70
-1.5%
$16.50
-1.2%
+177.5%$2.05B$1.27BN/A1,700
RES
RPC
1.4969 of 5 stars
$7.12
+0.8%
$5.63
-21.0%
+50.3%$1.58B$1.63B79.112,893

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