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Select Water SolutionsWTTR +4.35%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.12 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 7.81. 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 768 Oil & Gas companies, Select Water Solutions ranks worse than 72.27% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Select Water Solutions's enterprise value is $3,069 Mil.
Select Water Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $253 Mil. Therefore, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WTTR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.79 Med: 7.81 Max: 90.18
Current: 12.12
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Select Water Solutions was 90.18. The lowest was -56.79. And the median was 7.81.
WTTR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.27% of 768
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.4
vs WTTR: 12.12
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Select Water Solutions (NYSE:WTTR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Select Water Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Select Water Solutions's share price for today is $21.11.
Select Water Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.280.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Select Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Select Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $3,069 Mil.
Select Water Solutions's EBITDA 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 $253 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 (WTTR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.12 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Select Water Solutions. This is 55% above median its historical median of 7.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #555 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Select Water Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Select Water Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.12 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 7.81. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.40. Select Water Solutions' value of 12.12 is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #555 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to NESR and LBRT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #555 out of 768 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Select Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.40. Select Water Solutions' value of 12.12 is 63.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 7.40, 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-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.40, based on 768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Select Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.12 is 63.8% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Select Water Solutions. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Select Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.12, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 7.81. 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 $21.11 — trading 132.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.12, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 63.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.40. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Select Water Solutions (WTTR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.12 as of Aug. 10, 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 $21.11 is trading 132.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.08.
GuruFocus considers Select Water Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WTTR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.12 (55% above median its 10-year median of 7.81)
GF Value™: $9.08 vs. price of $21.11 (132.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#555 of 768)
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 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.
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