Eric Nuttall Canadian Energy Services & Technology CEU-T BUY Mar 11, 2025

Really likes management and the company. With the commodity price coming off this much, it is probably down 60% or so. They supply the fluids to the companies that are drilling. Longer-term, this is one of the higher-quality names in terms of management and operations.

Secure Energy Services (SES-T) or Canadian Energy Services & Technology (CEU-T)? He is not really into the service names. This cut its dividend earlier this year and is only paying about .05%. Secure Energy has a 2.5% dividend yield. If you are looking for dividend exposure, Secure would be the one. Service companies are going to struggle for an extended period, particularly if oil starts to come up like he thinks it might. The balance sheet on both companies are very well positioned, but you might just have to wait on this, and right now is not the time to be buying it.

This sells drilling fluids and specialty chemicals. Gets about two thirds of revenue from the US, where they are expanding in the Permian play in Texas. Expects they will continue to ramp up. It has had a good run up over the last year, but is down from its highs of around $8.60 or so. He is expecting tremendous upside. Has a price target of $11. He sees continued growth from this sector in the US, and if we get a rebound in Canada as well, this company will be well positioned. (Analysts’ price target is $9.50.)

They are in the services side of the energy picture. Last quarter its margins came down because of rising input costs that they have not been able to pass off. They took market share from competitors. If you look at the inflection point with OPEC, their production could go up and prices would go up as their reserves go down. (Analysts’ target: $8.14).

He is not enamored by the service fluid space. He feels there is not a strong negotiation position with customers, so he does not think they are benefiting from higher commodity prices.

Strong performance lately. Expecting further growth. Selling drilling & production fluids. Well run company. Energy services companies have had a tough time. Very cyclical business - would recommend a small weighting. 

It has exceeded consensus estimates for the last 5 years with growing revenue margins, working capital and debt reduction. A recent acquisition should add to growth. Energy demand is rising and management is strong. Impressive free cash flow yield looks impressive. She sees 32% upside.