Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT)vsSolaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (SEI)
LBRT
Liberty Energy Inc.
$26.86
-1.43%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.28B
SEI
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.
$76.80
-3.31%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Liberty Energy Inc. generates 485% more annual revenue ($4.05B vs $692.11M). SEI leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs 3.7%. LBRT trades at a lower P/E of 29.8x. SEI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LBRT
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
SEI
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.1%
Fair Value
$18.13
Current Price
$26.86
$8.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-43.5%
Fair Value
$55.32
Current Price
$76.80
$21.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 55.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 127.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
4.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LBRT
The strongest argument for LBRT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SEI
The strongest argument for SEI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 55.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LBRT
The primary concerns for LBRT are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SEI
The primary concerns for SEI are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 92.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LBRT profiles as a value stock while SEI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SEI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
SEI is growing revenue faster at 55.3% — sustainability is the question.
LBRT generates stronger free cash flow (-149M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SEI scores higher overall (63/100 vs 44/100) and 55.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Liberty Energy Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. provides hydraulic fracturing and cabling services and related goods to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in North America. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. designs and manufactures specialized equipment for oil and natural gas operators in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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