Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $41.0 | Market Cap: $1.8 BilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $41.0Market Cap: $1.8 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
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 14x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 46x |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Battery Storage & Grid Modernization, Show more. | Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 53% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 30% | |
| Key risksSEI key risks include [1] multiple class-action lawsuits alleging misrepresentation in its MER acquisition, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Battery Storage & Grid Modernization, Show more. |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 14x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 46x |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 53% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 30% |
| Key risksSEI key risks include [1] multiple class-action lawsuits alleging misrepresentation in its MER acquisition, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SEI Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining the stock movement of Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Upsized Convertible Senior Notes Offering: Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced in October 2025 an upsized $650 million convertible senior notes offering, a strategic financial move intended to cover approximately $354 million in debt and allocate $92 million for new turbine capacity and generation equipment. This funding was seen as a boost for sustainable growth and energy production efficiency.
2. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results and Updated Guidance: In November 2025, Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced its Third Quarter 2025 results, which included updated earnings guidance and a positive update on the growth of its Power Solutions segment. Positive financial performance and outlook can significantly impact investor confidence and stock valuation.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SEI Return | -37% | -16% | 57% | -16% | 278% | 54% | 309% |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | 16% | -4% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SEI Win Rate | 50% | 33% | 50% | 33% | 75% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | 50% | 57% | 48% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SEI Max Drawdown | -67% | -18% | 0% | -26% | -15% | -44% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | -18% | -44% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LBRT, AESI, WHD, SND, PPSI.
[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 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SEI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -56.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 130.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,069 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -68.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 217.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 354 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -55.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 123.2% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,821 days | 120 days |
Compare to FTI, HLX, FTK, HMH, WBI
In The Past
Solaris Energy Infrastructure's stock fell -56.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/17/2021. A -56.5% loss requires a 130.0% 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 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 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 | 9.4% | 9.4% | -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 | 27.1% | 27.1% | -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 | -3.0% | -3.0% | -7.1% |
| 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 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 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 | 9.4% | 9.4% | -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 | 27.1% | 27.1% | -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 | -3.0% | -3.0% | -7.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 13.39 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.5 |
| Rev LTM | 814 |
| Op Inc LTM | 50 |
| FCF LTM | -7 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1 |
| CFO LTM | 155 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 167 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 19.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 26.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | -1.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 2.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -1.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 15.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 25.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -0.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 3.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.5 |
| P/S | 1.4 |
| P/EBIT | 12.5 |
| P/E | 13.2 |
| P/CFO | 5.6 |
| Total Yield | 9.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.3% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 10.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 16.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 34.9% |
| 12M Rtn | -9.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 80.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 10.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 8.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 22.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -22.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 14.1% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/3/2025 | -0.5% | -6.7% | 2.2% |
| 7/24/2025 | -4.0% | -3.5% | -15.3% |
| 2/21/2025 | -6.0% | -5.0% | -33.2% |
| 11/4/2024 | 2.9% | 31.7% | 77.3% |
| 7/10/2024 | 3.9% | 9.3% | 2.8% |
| 2/26/2024 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 11.6% |
| 10/27/2023 | 1.1% | 4.0% | -4.7% |
| 7/27/2023 | 12.3% | 18.6% | 11.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| # Negative | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 3.6% | 7.9% | 11.6% |
| Median Negative | -5.1% | -5.9% | -14.3% |
| Max Positive | 12.3% | 31.7% | 77.3% |
| Max Negative | -19.8% | -11.3% | -58.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8012025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3052025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8092024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4262024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2272024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10312023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7282023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3092023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8022022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4292022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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