Sky Quarry (SKYQ)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.314 | Market Cap: $7.2 MilSector: Energy | Industry: Integrated Oil & Gas
Sky Quarry (SKYQ)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.314Market Cap: $7.2 MilSector: EnergyIndustry: Integrated Oil & Gas
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
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, and Green Building Materials. | Meaningful 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 12% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.3 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -11 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -66% | ||
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -47%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -72% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -30%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -33% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 138% | ||
| Significant short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 15.23 | ||
| Key risksSKYQ key risks include [1] significant financial instability and liquidity concerns driven by ongoing losses and reliance on financing, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, and Green Building Materials. |
| Meaningful 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 12% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.3 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -11 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -66% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -47%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -72% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -30%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -33% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 138% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 15.23 |
| Key risksSKYQ key risks include [1] significant financial instability and liquidity concerns driven by ongoing losses and reliance on financing, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SKYQ Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are key points highlighting potential reasons for Sky Quarry (SKYQ) stock movement from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Weak Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results: Sky Quarry Inc. reported significantly reduced sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, with sales dropping to $1.34 million from $4.85 million a year prior. The company also posted a net loss of $3.79 million, although this was an improvement from a $4.45 million net loss in the same quarter of the previous year. For the nine months ending September 30, 2025, sales were $12.21 million compared to $19.17 million a year ago, with a net loss of $9.33 million.
2. Ongoing Financial Challenges and Need for Capital Infusion: The company's Q3 2025 earnings report reflected a challenging period with declining revenues and increased operating expenses. Total assets also decreased to $20.85 million from $26.95 million at the end of 2024. Sky Quarry's management indicated a continued focus on securing additional financing and refinancing current debt to support growth and commercialization plans, noting uncertainties about meeting financial obligations without further capital.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SKYQ Return | � | � | � | � | � | -70% | � |
| Peers Return | 7% | 35% | -1% | 38% | 20% | -1% | 136% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SKYQ Win Rate | � | � | � | � | 50% | 25% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 67% | 40% | 62% | 65% | 55% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SKYQ Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | -73% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -37% | -5% | -16% | -3% | -3% | -13% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: OC, CLH, WM, RSG, WCN.
[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
SKYQ has limited trading history. Below is the Energy sector ETF (XLE) in its place.
| Event | XLE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -26.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 36.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 116 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -60.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 153.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 660 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -31.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 46.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,201 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -57.8% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 137.1% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,858 days | 1,480 days |
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In The Past
SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -26.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/8/2022. A -26.9% loss requires a 36.7% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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| Would You Still Hold Sky Quarry Stock If It Fell Another 30%? | Return |
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to SKYQ. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| 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 | 195.37 |
| Mkt Cap | 29.0 |
| Rev LTM | 10,506 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,794 |
| FCF LTM | 1,171 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,219 |
| CFO LTM | 2,149 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 2,245 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 8.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 2.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 16.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 18.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 19.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 23.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 9.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 29.0 |
| P/S | 2.8 |
| P/EBIT | 22.9 |
| P/E | 33.0 |
| P/CFO | 15.2 |
| Total Yield | 2.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.0% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 5.0% |
| 3M Rtn | -2.1% |
| 6M Rtn | -8.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -0.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 42.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -3.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -13.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -30.4% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11142025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5152025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3312025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
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