WTTR (Select Water Solutions) EV-to-EBIT: 48.25 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 157% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

WTTR Select Water Solutions Inc WTTR
64 GF Score
Price $20.23
GF Value $9.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT?

Select Water Solutions WTTR -2.27% 64 EV-to-EBIT is 48.25 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates WTTR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Oil & Gas companies, Select Water Solutions ranks worse than 92.45% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Select Water Solutions's Enterprise Value is $2,955 Mil. Select Water Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $61 Mil. Therefore, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT for today is 48.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

WTTR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14833.97   Med: 18.75   Max: 229.37
Current: 48.25

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Select Water Solutions was 229.37. The lowest was -14833.97. And the median was 18.75.

WTTR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
92.45% of 702 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.485 vs WTTR: 48.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Select Water Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,853 Mil. Select Water Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $61 Mil. Select Water Solutions's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.15%.


Select Water Solutions  (NYSE:WTTR) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Select Water Solutions's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=61.252/2852.87734
=2.15 %

Select Water Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,853 Mil.
Select Water Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $61 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Chart

Select Water Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.00 20.22 35.34 28.39 32.54

Select Water Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.96 28.38 32.54 45.56 46.58

WTTR vs NESR, LBRT, LB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


WTTR
64GF Score
Select Water Solutions Inc WTTR
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Select Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2955.241/61.252
=48.25

Select Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $2,955 Mil.
Select Water Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $61 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 48.25 mean?
Select Water Solutions (WTTR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 48.25 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Select Water Solutions and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 18.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #649 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Select Water Solutions' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Select Water Solutions' current EV-to-EBIT of 48.25 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 18.75. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49. Select Water Solutions' value of 48.25 is 320.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #649 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Select Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Select Water Solutions' EV-to-EBIT compare to NESR and LBRT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #649 out of 702 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Select Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49. Select Water Solutions' value of 48.25 is 320.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Select Water Solutions has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.49, based on 702 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Select Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT of 48.25 is 320.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Select Water Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Select Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT is 48.25, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Select Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions (WTTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.08, compared to a current price of $20.23 — trading 122.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 48.25, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 320.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.49. Select Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Select Water Solutions (WTTR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 48.25 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Select Water Solutions (WTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.23 is trading 122.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.08. GuruFocus considers Select Water Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WTTR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 48.25 (157% above median its 10-year median of 18.75)
  • GF Value™: $9.08 vs. price of $20.23 (122.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#649 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Select Water Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 18RA:Germany
Address 1820 North I-35, Gainesville, TX, USA, 76240
Select Water Solutions Inc provides sustainable water-management solutions to the energy industry in the United States. These solutions are supported by the company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment and recycling capabilities. The company's reportable segments are Water Services, Water Infrastructure, and Chemical Technologies. It generates maximum revenue from the Water Services segment, which comprises its short-cycle, field-based service offerings, including water transfer, water sourcing, fluids hauling, monitoring, containment, water-network automation, and the services associated with Peak Rentals. This segment earns revenue via market-based day rates, time-and-materials, or per-barrel delivered under MSAs and short-term work orders.
64GF Score

Get the complete analysis for WTTR

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$20.23
Price
$9.08
GF Value