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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


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, and Green Building Materials.
Meaningful short interest
Short 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 stock
Mkt Price is 0.3
1   Not profitable at operating income level
Op 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%
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -47%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -72%
3   Not cash flow generative
CFO/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%
4   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 138%
5   Significant short interest
Short 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
6   Key risks
SKYQ key risks include [1] significant financial instability and liquidity concerns driven by ongoing losses and reliance on financing, Show more.
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, and Green Building Materials.
1 Meaningful short interest
Short 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%
2 Penny stock
Mkt Price is 0.3
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op 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%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -47%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -72%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/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%
6 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 138%
7 Significant short interest
Short 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
8 Key risks
SKYQ 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

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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.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SKYQ Return-70%
Peers Return7%35%-1%38%20%-1%136%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SKYQ Win Rate50%25% 
Peers Win Rate58%67%40%62%65%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%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.

Unique KeyEventXLES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-26.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven36.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven116 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-60.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven153.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven660 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-31.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,201 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-57.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven137.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,858 days1,480 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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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.3%8.3%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.4%9.4%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
27.1%27.1%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-3.0%-3.0%-7.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.3%8.3%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.4%9.4%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
27.1%27.1%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-3.0%-3.0%-7.1%

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Financials

SKYQOCCLHWMRSGWCNMedian
NameSky Quar.Owens-Co.Clean Ha.Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co. 
Mkt Price0.33114.15237.82219.77214.73176.00195.37
Mkt Cap0.09.512.788.666.945.229.0
Rev LTM1611,6595,96224,78416,5029,35410,506
Op Inc LTM-111,8266524,3723,3281,7621,794
FCF LTM-51,1084412,4022,5291,2341,171
FCF 3Y Avg-1,2013402,0592,1181,2191,219
CFO LTM-51,8728165,8564,3372,4262,149
CFO 3Y Avg-1,8277645,1683,8932,2452,245

Growth & Margins

SKYQOCCLHWMRSGWCNMedian
NameSky Quar.Owens-Co.Clean Ha.Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co. 
Rev Chg LTM-46.7%21.7%2.9%15.9%4.3%7.6%6.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-7.1%6.0%8.6%8.5%10.3%8.5%
Rev Chg Q-72.4%-2.9%1.3%14.9%3.3%5.1%2.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-17.6%-0.7%0.3%3.5%0.8%1.3%0.6%
Op Mgn LTM-65.6%15.7%10.9%17.6%20.2%18.8%16.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-15.9%11.3%18.4%19.3%18.6%18.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-18.4%-0.0%-0.0%-0.2%-0.3%-0.0%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-29.6%16.1%13.7%23.6%26.3%25.9%19.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-17.9%13.4%23.3%24.8%26.0%23.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-32.5%9.5%7.4%9.7%15.3%13.2%9.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-11.8%5.9%9.3%13.5%14.2%11.8%

Valuation

SKYQOCCLHWMRSGWCNMedian
NameSky Quar.Owens-Co.Clean Ha.Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co. 
Mkt Cap0.09.512.788.666.945.229.0
P/S0.91.02.13.64.34.82.8
P/EBIT-26.518.321.822.940.122.9
P/E-1.0-24.532.034.733.972.633.0
P/CFO-2.96.315.215.216.518.615.2
Total Yield-95.7%-2.2%3.1%4.3%4.0%2.1%2.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.9%0.0%1.5%1.0%0.7%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-9.2%3.0%2.6%3.6%2.9%3.0%
D/E-0.50.20.30.20.20.2
Net D/E-0.50.20.30.20.20.2

Returns

SKYQOCCLHWMRSGWCNMedian
NameSky Quar.Owens-Co.Clean Ha.Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co. 
1M Rtn-7.8%15.2%17.9%6.1%2.3%4.0%5.0%
3M Rtn-37.8%-21.4%0.6%2.3%-4.8%1.7%-2.1%
6M Rtn-54.5%-11.7%5.1%-5.0%-13.1%-5.6%-8.6%
12M Rtn-65.3%-36.5%-0.7%6.7%5.5%0.6%-0.1%
3Y Rtn-32.1%106.8%42.3%69.3%33.7%42.3%
1M Excs Rtn-8.5%14.4%17.2%5.3%1.6%3.2%4.3%
3M Excs Rtn-36.9%-23.6%-1.1%0.8%-6.4%-0.8%-3.7%
6M Excs Rtn-66.9%-24.1%-7.3%-17.4%-25.5%-18.0%-21.0%
12M Excs Rtn-76.4%-50.3%-13.7%-6.5%-7.2%-12.6%-13.2%
3Y Excs Rtn--41.5%32.8%-30.4%-5.6%-40.5%-30.4%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,753,286
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-13.6%
Average Daily Volume180,800
Days-to-Cover Short Interest15.23
Basic Shares Quantity22,949,421
Short % of Basic Shares12.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251114202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025814202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024331202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024