Quality Momentum

QM · rank #6 · 2026-09-04

NESR

NASDAQ · $3.50B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy5.3strength 5.3 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

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.
+321.41%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+9.4%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+5.8%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$3.50B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-05
$28.15
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-05
$6.68

The AI research card

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Summary

NESR is a NASDAQ-listed integrated oilfield services provider focused on MENA and Asia-Pacific markets, offering production and drilling services primarily to national oil companies across 15+ countries.

Rationale

The momentum signal (12-1: 3.21) is reinforced by concrete fundamental catalysts — record Q2 2026 revenue up 59% YoY, nearly tripled net income, a $300M Kuwait contract win, and the Jafurah ramp — giving the price trend an earnings-driven backbone consistent with quality-momentum logic.

Material risks

  • 1MENA concentration means a single geopolitical disruption, NOC capex freeze, or sanctions event in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait could abruptly reverse the contract-driven revenue ramp that is the core thesis driver.
  • 2NESR competes on integrated local execution rather than proprietary technology, so margin and pricing power remain vulnerable if larger global OFS peers bundle similar services at scale or NOC clients selectively insource high-volume completions work.

AI verdict council

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