Shale Oil Stocks Surge +12.48%: Spotlight on $FLS, $GRC, $IEX, $ITT, $PTEN
Shale Oil Companies Show Positive Trend; Solid Market Cap Backed By Encouraging Fundamental Ratings
Swing Trader: Sector Rotation Strategy (TA&FA) Annualized Return + 48%
Theme Pumping +12.48% 1 Month Change
Tickers in theme Shale Oil -- $FLS $GRC $IEX $ITT $PTEN
Theme: Shale Oil Sector
The Shale Oil sector has recently seen a significant surge with an impressive annualized return of 48%. The sector, referred to as the 'Pumping' theme, has demonstrated a healthy one-month change of +12.48%. A set of five key tickers forming the crux of this theme are Flowserve Corporation ($FLS), Gorman-Rupp Co ($GRC), IDEX Corporation ($IEX), ITT Inc. ($ITT), and Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. ($PTEN).
Notable Tickers:
1. IDEX Corporation ($IEX)
With the highest market capitalization in the group at $16.6 billion, IDEX Corporation stands as a formidable player in the sector. The corporation was a top weekly gainer as of August 1, 2023, witnessing a 5.1% surge. Current indicators predict an uptrend continuation for IDEX, solidifying its position in the sector.
2. Flowserve Corporation ($FLS)
Flowserve Corporation holds a significant position within the theme, with a notable jump of 12.26% in a week as of June 8, 2023. This strong growth trajectory substantiates the positive outlook of the sector.
3. Patterson-UTI Energy ($PTEN)
Despite being the top loser in a certain week, declining by 7.77%, Patterson-UTI Energy exhibits potential for a downtrend reversal. The company's resilience contributes to the overall robustness of the 'Pumping' theme.
Positive Outlook and Market Cap
Today, the Shale Oil stocks portray a positive outlook, underpinned by the MA200MA50 Indicator. With an optimistic forecast predicting a 4% increase in the next month with a likelihood of 71%, the group is on an upward trajectory. The average market capitalization across the theme is $6.8 billion, ranging from $843.4 million to $16.6 billion.
Price and Volume Growth
The average weekly price growth across the stocks in the theme was 6.27%. The average monthly and quarterly price growth was 12.48% and 7.45% respectively. However, the average weekly volume growth was -69.98%, with the average monthly and quarterly volume growth at -20.28% and -32.39%.
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The fundamental analysis ratings provide a deeper understanding of the theme. The valuation rating stands at 56, the P/E growth rating at 69, and the price growth rating at 84. The SMR rating and the profit risk rating are marked at 59 and 62, indicating a stable performance within the theme.
FLS's RSI Oscillator climbs out of oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for FLS moved out of oversold territory on March 14, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 18 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 18 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FLS just turned positive on March 18, 2025. Looking at past instances where FLS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FLS advanced for three days, in of 350 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 28, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FLS as a result. In of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FLS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for FLS entered a downward trend on March 19, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 74, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.116) is normal, around the industry mean (4.599). P/E Ratio (32.380) is within average values for comparable stocks, (46.258). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.803) is also within normal values, averaging (2.205). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.022) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.404) is also within normal values, averaging (9.727).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FLS’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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General Information
a manufacturer of industrial pumps and other engineering equipment
Industry IndustrialMachinery