Quality Momentum

QM · rank #6 · 2026-07-27

NESR

NASDAQ · $2.82B (USD)

SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+378.64%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+6.7%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+4.5%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$2.82B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-26
$28.24
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-27
$5.90

The AI research card

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Summary

NESR is a Houston-based integrated oilfield services provider serving the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific with production, drilling, and evaluation services across more than 16 countries.

Rationale

The stock fits a quality-momentum setup because it has strong 12-1 momentum, positive profitability (TTM ROE 6.7% and margin 4.5%), and recent execution has been solid with Q4 2025 revenue and EPS both beating expectations.

Material risks

  • 1Heavy concentration in MENA/Asia Pacific leaves NESR exposed to geopolitics, sanctions, and regional spending cuts that can quickly hit demand and sentiment.
  • 2Its oilfield services portfolio is largely commoditized and lacks clearly documented proprietary or sole-source revenue protection, which can pressure pricing and multiple expansion.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error