KLX Energy Services (KLXE)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $1.62 | Market Cap: $31.1 MilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
KLX Energy Services (KLXE)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $1.62Market Cap: $31.1 MilSector: EnergyIndustry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -53% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -133%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -162% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -29 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -4.3% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies. | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 805% | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.9% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -201% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -53% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -133%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -162% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -29 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -4.3% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 805% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.9% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -201% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
KLXE Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Following a review of the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, several key factors contributed to the negative movement of KLX Energy Services (KLXE) stock.
1. Q3 2025 Earnings Miss and Underlying Weakness
KLX Energy Services reported its third quarter 2025 results on November 5, 2025, showing a net loss of $(14.3) million and a diluted loss per share of $(0.74), which missed analysts' consensus estimates by $0.01. This performance was identified by an AI Analyst as a primary factor impacting the stock score, alongside declining revenues, persistent losses, and high financial leverage.
2. Negative Q4 2025 Revenue Guidance and Industry Headwinds
The company's management forecast a mid-single-digit revenue decline for the fourth quarter of 2025, attributing it to expected seasonality and budget exhaustion. This outlook was delivered against a backdrop of "continued market headwinds, including commodity price volatility and weaker OFS demand across the drilling, completion and production environment".
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| KLXE Return | -80% | -52% | 458% | -35% | -56% | -69% | -95% |
| Peers Return | 68% | -16% | -10% | -2% | 2% | 21% | 52% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| KLXE Win Rate | 33% | 42% | 75% | 33% | 25% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 33% | 22% | 20% | 28% | 30% | 34% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| KLXE Max Drawdown | -91% | -53% | 0% | -54% | -62% | -69% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -33% | -24% | -22% | -20% | -23% | -16% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MIND, BWEN, HMH, WBI, BKR. See KLXE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | KLXE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -83.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 495.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -91.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1044.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -87.7% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 715.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to MIND, BWEN, HMH, WBI, BKR
In The Past
KLX Energy Services's stock fell -83.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/22/2021. A -83.2% loss requires a 495.7% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WHD | Cactus | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| 10172025 | OVV | Ovintiv | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| 10102025 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
| 10102025 | HAL | Halliburton | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 22.5% | 22.5% | -0.7% |
| 10102025 | OXY | Occidental Petroleum | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -0.4% | -0.4% | -5.7% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WHD | Cactus | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| 10172025 | OVV | Ovintiv | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| 10102025 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
| 10102025 | HAL | Halliburton | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 22.5% | 22.5% | -0.7% |
| 10102025 | OXY | Occidental Petroleum | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -0.4% | -0.4% | -5.7% |
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Peer Comparisons for KLX Energy Services
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 9.83 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| Rev LTM | 667 |
| Op Inc LTM | 7 |
| FCF LTM | 7 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1 |
| CFO LTM | 24 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 32 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 1.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 1.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 12.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 3.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.8% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 4.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 4.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -0.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| P/S | 0.8 |
| P/EBIT | 12.6 |
| P/E | 7.6 |
| P/CFO | 5.4 |
| Total Yield | 0.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -13.2% |
| D/E | 0.6 |
| Net D/E | 0.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -8.8% |
| 3M Rtn | 9.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 45.7% |
| 12M Rtn | 41.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | -1.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -8.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 3.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 30.9% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 28.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -67.8% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3132025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3082024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8102023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5112023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3092023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11102022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8122022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5132022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3142022 | 10-KT 12/31/2021 |
| 10312021 | 12102021 | 10-Q 10/31/2021 |
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