Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) GF Value Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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TSX:ESI Ensign Energy Services Inc TSX:ESI
75 GF Score
Price C$3.95
GF Value C$2.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ensign Energy Services GF Value Rank?

Ensign Energy Services TSX:ESI +1.28% 75 GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:ESI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Ensign Energy Services has the GF Value Rank of 3.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Ensign Energy Services GF Value Rank Related Terms


TSX:ESI vs NE, RIG, VAL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Ensign Energy Services's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Ensign Energy Services GF Value Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ensign Energy Services's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ensign Energy Services's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 3 mean?
Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) has a GF Value Rank of 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ensign Energy Services and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Ensign Energy Services' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Ensign Energy Services' GF Value Rank too high?
Ensign Energy Services' current GF Value Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ensign Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Energy Services' GF Value Rank compare to NE and RIG?
Ensign Energy Services' GF Value Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Ensign Energy Services' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ensign Energy Services and its competitors. Ensign Energy Services's current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.40, compared to a current price of C$3.95 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Ensign Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI), the current GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 26, 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 Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.95 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.40. GuruFocus considers Ensign Energy Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ESI:

  • GF Value Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: C$2.40 vs. price of C$3.95 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Ensign Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ESVIF:USAENB:Germany
Address 400, 5th Avenue South West, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0L6
Ensign Energy Services Inc provides oilfield services to the crude oil and natural gas industries in Canada, the United States, and internationally. In Canada, the Company's oilfield services business includes drilling rigs, oil sands/coring rigs, well servicing, underbalanced and managed pressure drilling, and equipment rental services. In the United States, it offers drilling rigs, directional services, well servicing, equipment rental services, and trucking services, and Internationally. Geographically the company operates in nine countries; Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
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