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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#756
Positioning
Market Dominance
Mining
Petroleum And Natural Gas
$2.0B
Christopher A. Wright
Liberty Energy Inc. provides hydraulic fracturing and wireline services, and related goods to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in North America. The company owns operates two sand mines in the Permian Basin. As of December 31, 2021, it had a total of approximately 30 active frac fleets.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$VALE Vale S.A. | 75 | 88 | 93 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 74 | 87 | 90 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRX TRX GOLD Corp | 72 | 83 | 77 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. | 72 | 94 | 83 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KGC KINROSS GOLD CORP | 71 | 83 | 89 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AEM AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 71 | 80 | 80 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$RIO RIO TINTO PLC | 70 | 76 | 84 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IAG IAMGOLD CORP | 70 | 71 | 82 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NGD New Gold Inc. /FI | 70 | 76 | 67 | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp | 70 | 77 | 90 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$LBRT Liberty Energy Inc. | 59 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 20.9x | 28.7x | 10.0% | 5.9% | 22.3% | 3.6% | 5.0% | -18.3% | 2.6% | 12.0x | $2.0B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 13.7x | 5.2x | 4.3% | 3.9% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 59.4/100. It ranks #756 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Mining sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for LBRT.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 67 | 75 | -8DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 68 | 73 | -5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 66 | 75 | -9DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 31 | 28 | +3NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 24 | 14 | +10ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 45 | 43 | +2NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 16.6% vs WACC 9.7% (spread +6.9%)
GM 22% vs sector 46%, OM 4% vs sector 8%
Capital turnover 18.29x
Rev growth -18%, 8yr history
Interest coverage 1.8x, Net debt/EBITDA 3.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) as a Hold with a composite score of 59.4/100 at a current price of $28.37. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Liberty Energy Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Mining sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 59.4/100 places it at rank #756 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -18% and momentum in the 68th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Value factor score of 66 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Liberty Energy Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Liberty Energy Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 59.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #756 of 7,333 stocks, LBRT presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
LBRT earns a quality score of 67/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 10.0% (sector avg: 4.3%), gross margins of 22.3% (sector avg: 45.8%), net margins of 5.0% (sector avg: 5.8%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
LBRT's value score of 66/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 20.92x, an EV/EBITDA of 28.72x, a P/B ratio of 2.09x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
Liberty Energy Inc.'s investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -18.3% vs. a sector average of 0.1% and a return on assets of 5.9% (sector: 3.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
LBRT demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 68/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -18.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.93 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
Liberty Energy Inc. registers a low stability score of 24/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 12.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 45/100 for LBRT suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.93), elevated leverage (D/E: 12.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $2.0B market cap (small-cap), Liberty Energy Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
LBRT pays a solid dividend yield of 2.6%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
Liberty Energy Inc. is a small-cap company in the Mining sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #756 of 7,333 overall (90th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 10.0% exceeding the 4.3% sector median and operating margins of 3.6% below the 7.6% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Mining peers.
While LBRT currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MINING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Momentum (68) vs Stability (24) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 449% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 133% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 51% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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