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Energy

Liberty Energy Inc. · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · $5B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
24.2
Poor

Liberty Energy Inc. scores 24.2/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Energy Sector
LBRT
24.2
Sector avg
43.5
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Neutral
Valuation
Elevated

What is Liberty Energy Inc.?

Liberty Energy Inc. is a North American oilfield services company specializing in hydraulic fracturing and wireline services for onshore oil and gas producers. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

The company earns revenue by providing pressure pumping, pumpdown perforating, and wireline services to exploration and production companies across major U.S. basins. It also operates sand mines in the Permian Basin and offers data analytics and proppant delivery solutions to support its core services.

Liberty Energy was founded in 2011 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

  • Hydraulic fracturing pressure pumping
  • Wireline and pumpdown perforating services
  • Proppant delivery and sand mining
  • Data analytics and related technologies

Is LBRT a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates LBRT as Poor overall, reflecting broad weakness across most quality dimensions.

Among the five pillars, Risk is the lone area rated Neutral, suggesting the balance sheet and operational risk profile are not the primary concern at this time.

Quality, Moat, and Growth all register as Weak, while Valuation is rated Elevated — a combination that signals limited margin for error for investors.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does LBRT pay dividends?

Yes — Liberty Energy Inc. pays a dividend.

Liberty Energy does pay a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among mid-cap oilfield services peers. Given the cyclical nature of the energy services sector, investors should weigh dividend sustainability against the company's Weak Growth and Quality pillar ratings.

When does LBRT report earnings?

Liberty Energy reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for U.S.-listed equities.

The oilfield services segment is closely tied to upstream capital spending cycles, which can create meaningful quarter-to-quarter variability in revenue and margins. LBRT's current pillar profile suggests performance has not yet translated into durable quality or growth signals.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Liberty Energy's investor relations page directly.

LBRT Price History

+100.9% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Liberty Energy Inc.?

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Today it would be worth
$29,863
That's a +199% total return, or +24.5% annualized.

Based on Liberty Energy Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Liberty Energy do?

Liberty Energy provides hydraulic fracturing, wireline, and pressure pumping services to onshore oil and gas producers across North America. It also operates sand mines in the Permian Basin and offers data analytics tools to complement its core oilfield services.

Does LBRT pay dividends?

Yes, Liberty Energy pays a regular dividend. However, given the cyclical nature of oilfield services and the company's current Weak Quality and Growth pillar ratings, investors should assess whether the dividend is well-supported over the long term.

When does LBRT report earnings?

Liberty Energy follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. For confirmed dates and the most recent results, check the company's investor relations page rather than relying on third-party estimates.

Is LBRT a good stock to buy?

The UQS Score rates LBRT as Poor, driven by Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth, alongside an Elevated Valuation. That combination warrants careful scrutiny. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members on UQS Score.

Is LBRT overvalued?

LBRT's Valuation pillar is rated Elevated, meaning the current price appears high relative to the company's fundamental quality profile. Investors seeking value in the oilfield services space may find more attractive setups elsewhere in the sector.

What is LBRT's market cap bracket?

Liberty Energy is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer growth potential but often carries more volatility than large-cap peers, particularly in cyclical sectors like energy services.

Is LBRT a long-term quality investment?

Based on the UQS framework, LBRT's long-term quality indicators are currently weak. Durable competitive advantages and consistent growth — key markers of long-term quality — are not evident in the current pillar profile. Pro members can view the complete analysis.

What sector does LBRT belong to?

Liberty Energy operates in the Energy sector, specifically within oilfield services. This segment is highly sensitive to oil and gas producer capital budgets, making it one of the more cyclical areas of the broader energy market.

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LBRT — Score History

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Score changes· 18 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 22, 202624.216.615.024.453.822.5+0.1
May 21, 202624.116.615.024.453.821.8+0.6
May 14, 202623.516.615.022.853.819.80.0
May 12, 202623.516.615.022.853.819.6-0.2
May 1, 202623.718.015.022.151.721.8+0.4
Apr 26, 202623.318.015.021.351.720.6+1.1
Apr 25, 202622.218.015.016.251.719.7+0.2
Apr 24, 202622.018.015.015.451.719.7+0.2
Apr 22, 202621.818.015.014.251.719.7-3.6
Apr 19, 202625.421.115.018.251.733.3+0.1

LBRT — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

16.6/100 (25%)

Liberty Energy Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

24.4/100 (20%)

Liberty Energy Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookStrong

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

53.8/100 (15%)

Liberty Energy Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Financial LeverageModerate

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityModerate

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

22.7/100 (15%)

Liberty Energy Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Earnings YieldWeak

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowWeak

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorModerate

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

15/100 (25%)

Liberty Energy Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for LBRT.

Score Composition

Quality
16.6×25%4.2
Growth
24.4×20%4.9
Risk
53.8×15%8.1
Valuation
22.7×15%3.4
Moat
15.0×25%3.8
Total
24.2Poor

Financial Data

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How is the LBRT UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Liberty Energy Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Liberty Energy Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Liberty Energy Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.