RPC (RES)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $5.695 | Market Cap: $1.2 BilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
RPC (RES)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $5.695Market Cap: $1.2 BilSector: 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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 7.5% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -103% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 47% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 7.5% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 47% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -103% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
RES Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
RPC's stock experienced a 21.4% movement during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, driven by several key factors.
1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Exceeded Expectations: RPC, Inc. announced robust financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a 6% sequential increase in revenues, reaching $447.1 million, and net income rose 28% sequentially to $13.0 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.09 significantly beat the consensus estimate of $0.05, and revenue also surpassed analyst expectations.
2. Significant Growth in Core Service Lines: The company's Q3 2025 performance was bolstered by substantial revenue increases in its primary service offerings. Pressure pumping services saw a 14% rise in revenue, while coiled tubing business grew by 19%, partly due to the deployment of a new large diameter unit. Strong demand for new product introductions also contributed to growth in downhole tools.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| RES Return | -40% | 44% | 97% | -16% | -16% | -6% | 12% |
| Peers Return | -21% | -22% | 48% | 13% | 36% | 16% | 62% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| RES Win Rate | 33% | 58% | 42% | 42% | 50% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 30% | 25% | 38% | 33% | 28% | 38% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| RES Max Drawdown | -63% | 0% | 0% | -24% | -21% | -27% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -46% | -29% | -12% | -15% | -10% | -19% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FTI, HLX, FTK, HMH, WBI.
[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 | RES | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -53.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 114.9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -62.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 169.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 313 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -87.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 674.8% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -71.7% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 252.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 564 days | 1480 days |
Compare to FTI, HLX, FTK, HMH, WBI
In The Past
RPC's stock fell -53.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -53.5% loss requires a 114.9% 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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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 15.17 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.1 |
| Rev LTM | 1,312 |
| Op Inc LTM | 84 |
| FCF LTM | 75 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 134 |
| CFO LTM | 102 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 243 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 4.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 19.0% |
| Rev Chg Q | 12.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 3.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 9.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 8.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 7.7% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 4.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 9.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.1 |
| P/S | 1.2 |
| P/EBIT | 13.2 |
| P/E | 21.8 |
| P/CFO | 9.0 |
| Total Yield | 5.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 7.3% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 5.5% |
| 3M Rtn | 23.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 19.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 20.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 53.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 13.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 4.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 7.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -2.3% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10302025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7242025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4242025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2282025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10242024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7252024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4252024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2282024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10262023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7282023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4282023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10282022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7292022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4292022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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