CES Energy Solutions (CEU) Stock Overview
Engages in the design, implementation, and manufacture of advanced consumable fluids and specialty chemicals in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$16.35 |
| 52 Week High | CA$19.58 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$7.04 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.85% |
| 3 Month Change | -8.81% |
| 1 Year Change | 122.45% |
| 3 Year Change | 514.66% |
| 5 Year Change | 915.53% |
| Change since IPO | 1,364.18% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 08
CEU: Underperformance May Set Up Upside As Oil Outlook Improves
The analyst fair value estimate for CES Energy Solutions has shifted to CA$24 from CA$21, reflecting updated views that the stock’s earlier underperformance, an improved oil market outlook into 2027, and multiple growth avenues in production chemicals and related services support a higher long term price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CES Energy Solutions points to a shift toward a more constructive tone, with several bullish analysts citing valuation support and specific growth opportunities in the company’s core production chemicals and related services business.
Narrative Update • Jun 24
CEU: Refinancing And Production Chemicals Expansion Will Support Move Toward CA$22
Analysts have nudged the consensus price target for CES Energy Solutions higher to CA$22, up from CA$21, citing improving oil market conditions into 2027 and multiple growth avenues across US onshore, Gulf of Mexico offshore, and Canadian SAGD operations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CES Energy Solutions reflects a mix of optimism about the company's growth options and some caution around how much of that potential is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Jun 18
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Stock Could Be 29.2% Undervalued After $300 Million Debt Refinance
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has just closed a CA$300 million private placement of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2033, refinancing higher coupon debt and extending key repayment dates. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. The refinancing news comes after a period of strong longer term gains for CES Energy Solutions, even as momentum has recently cooled, with the share price down 16.7% over the past month but total shareholder return over the past year very large and around...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 08
CEU: Underperformance May Set Up Upside As Oil Outlook Improves
The analyst fair value estimate for CES Energy Solutions has shifted to CA$24 from CA$21, reflecting updated views that the stock’s earlier underperformance, an improved oil market outlook into 2027, and multiple growth avenues in production chemicals and related services support a higher long term price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CES Energy Solutions points to a shift toward a more constructive tone, with several bullish analysts citing valuation support and specific growth opportunities in the company’s core production chemicals and related services business.Narrative Update • Jun 24
CEU: Refinancing And Production Chemicals Expansion Will Support Move Toward CA$22
Analysts have nudged the consensus price target for CES Energy Solutions higher to CA$22, up from CA$21, citing improving oil market conditions into 2027 and multiple growth avenues across US onshore, Gulf of Mexico offshore, and Canadian SAGD operations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CES Energy Solutions reflects a mix of optimism about the company's growth options and some caution around how much of that potential is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Jun 18
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Stock Could Be 29.2% Undervalued After $300 Million Debt Refinance
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has just closed a CA$300 million private placement of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2033, refinancing higher coupon debt and extending key repayment dates. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. The refinancing news comes after a period of strong longer term gains for CES Energy Solutions, even as momentum has recently cooled, with the share price down 16.7% over the past month but total shareholder return over the past year very large and around...Narrative Update • Jun 05
CEU: Refinancing And Capital Returns Will Support Move Toward CA$21
CES Energy Solutions' analyst price target remains aligned around CA$20, as several firms nudged targets higher while others shifted to more neutral ratings. Analysts cited valuation as the key factor behind the updated stance.Narrative Update • May 19
CEU: Higher Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Move Toward CA$21
Analysts now mark CES Energy Solutions' fair value at CA$21.63, up from CA$20.69. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E, alongside mixed Street views that include several CA$1 price target increases and a recent downgrade tied to valuation.Analysis Article • May 11
CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSE:CEU) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that CES Energy Solutions Corp. ( TSE:CEU ) filed its quarterly result this time last...Narrative Update • Apr 23
CEU: Higher Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Move Toward CA$20
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for CES Energy Solutions higher to CA$20.69, reflecting recent price target increases to a range of CA$18 to CA$20 and updated views on valuation and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CES Energy Solutions points to a mix of optimism and caution, with multiple firms updating price targets and ratings as the share price has moved closer to their valuation frameworks.Narrative Update • Apr 07
CEU: Higher Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Re Rating Toward CA$20
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for CES Energy Solutions by CA$0.50 to CA$20.44, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple that align with recent Street targets in the CA$18 to CA$20 range. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have clustered around price targets of CA$18 to CA$20, which is in line with the updated fair value estimate and suggests confidence that recent execution can support valuations in this range.Narrative Update • Mar 24
CEU: Higher Dividend And Buybacks Will Test Sustainability Of Elevated P/E
CES Energy Solutions' updated fair value estimate has moved from CA$15.84 to CA$19.94, as analysts lift price targets toward CA$20. They cite higher assumed revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, despite some valuation driven rating downgrades.New Narrative • Mar 11
Service Intensity And Natural Gas Exposure Will Support Long-Term Strength
Catalysts About CES Energy Solutions CES Energy Solutions provides consumable drilling and production chemicals and related services to oil and gas producers across North America. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Mar 10
CEU: Mixed Rating Shifts And Index Addition Will Shape Forward P/E
CES Energy Solutions' updated fair value estimate edges up by CA$0.50, reflecting a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple and incorporating recent analyst moves, including a CA$3.75 price target increase and a valuation driven downgrade to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CES Energy Solutions sends a mixed message, with one firm lifting its price target and another shifting to a Hold stance based on valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 23
CEU: Higher Forward P/E Assumptions And Index Inclusion Will Shape Returns
Analysts have slightly revised their outlook on CES Energy Solutions, with the average target price now framed around a higher forward P/E assumption. This is supported by a CA$3.75 target hike from Scotiabank and more cautious valuation views from TD Securities.Narrative Update • Feb 09
CEU: Higher P/E Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Future Return Profile
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for CES Energy Solutions higher to $15.34 from $14.13. This change reflects a series of recent price target increases from major banks that highlight a mix of revised P/E assumptions, modest tweaks to revenue growth and margin expectations, and slightly higher discount rates.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Further Upside For CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSE:CEU) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 31% Bounce
Despite an already strong run, CES Energy Solutions Corp. ( TSE:CEU ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 31...Narrative Update • Jan 25
CEU: Higher Price Views And Completed Buybacks Will Steady Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have raised their price targets on CES Energy Solutions to around C$12 to C$13. This reflects updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together point to a modestly higher valuation range than before.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CEU: Rising Street Optimism And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
Our analyst price target for CES Energy Solutions nudges up to C$14.00 from C$13.75, reflecting a modestly higher fair value as analysts lift their targets into the C$12.00 to C$13.00 range on updated return, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research clusters around higher fair value ranges for CES Energy Solutions, with several price targets now in the C$12.00 to C$13.00 band and one earlier move to C$10.25.Narrative Update • Dec 24
CEU: Rising Price Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
We raise our CES Energy Solutions price target to C$13.75 from C$13.19, reflecting analysts' upward revisions to revenue growth assumptions and modestly higher future valuation multiples following a series of target increases across the Street, while acknowledging slightly lower projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight the recent cluster of target increases to the C$12 to C$13 range as evidence of growing confidence in CES Energy Solutions’ strategic execution and earnings durability, even as the sector backdrop remains mixed.Narrative Update • Dec 10
CEU: Higher Price Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
The Analyst Price Target for CES Energy Solutions has been raised from approximately C$12.50 to C$13.19 as analysts cite improving revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a higher expected future earnings multiple to support their more constructive outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts have become increasingly constructive on CES Energy Solutions, with a series of target price increases reflecting improved confidence in both near term execution and longer term earnings power.Narrative Update • Nov 26
CEU: Rising Confidence and Operational Momentum Will Sustain Outperform Ratings
Analysts have raised their price target for CES Energy Solutions from C$11.16 to C$12.50, citing stronger revenue growth expectations and improved profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have consistently raised their price targets for CES Energy Solutions, highlighting increased market confidence in the company's future performance.Analysis Article • Nov 19
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From CES Energy Solutions Corp.'s (TSE:CEU) 30% Share Price Climb
CES Energy Solutions Corp. ( TSE:CEU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month...Narrative Update • Nov 08
CEU: Sector Strength and Outperform Ratings Will Support Further Upside
The analyst price target for CES Energy Solutions has been modestly increased, as analysts cite continued sector strength and improved valuation metrics to support a new target of C$11.16 per share. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a generally optimistic outlook for CES Energy Solutions, as indicated by increases in price targets and the maintenance of strong ratings.Narrative Update • Oct 25
Operational Efficiency And ESG Initiatives Will Drive Confidence In Global Expansion
Analysts have increased their average price target for CES Energy Solutions from $10.50 to $11.16. They cite expectations of improved revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple as key drivers of the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 11
Advanced Chemical Solutions And ESG Initiatives Will Expand Global Reach
Analysts have raised their price target for CES Energy Solutions from approximately $9.94 to $10.50. This adjustment is based on expectations of improved revenue growth and slightly higher profit margins.Analysis Article • Oct 05
CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Advanced Chemical Solutions And ESG Initiatives Will Expand Global Reach
Analysts have raised their price targets for CES Energy Solutions on strong earnings outperformance, expanding margins, improved cash flow, and favorable market dynamics, resulting in a modest increase in the consensus target from CA$9.75 to CA$9.94. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets in response to consistent quarterly earnings outperformance and ongoing margin expansion.Analysis Article • May 12
Earnings Miss: CES Energy Solutions Corp. Missed EPS By 5.0% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
CES Energy Solutions Corp. ( TSE:CEU ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • May 10
CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSE:CEU) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.4x CES Energy Solutions Corp. ( TSE:CEU ) may be sending bullish signals...
New Narrative • Mar 11
Expansion Into Permian Basin And Haynesville Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Strategic tuck-in acquisitions and market share growth in key areas are set to enhance CES's revenue and market position.Analysis Article • Mar 10
CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.0425
CES Energy Solutions Corp.'s ( TSE:CEU ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Feb 26
CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Jan 28
Here's Why We Think CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 22
CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSE:CEU)
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 16x, you may consider CES...Analysis Article • Sep 25
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, CES Energy Solutions (TSE:CEU) Presents An Opportunity
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Shareholder Returns
| CEU | CA Energy Services | CA Market | |
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| 7D | -1.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | 122.4% | 43.5% | 28.5% |
Return vs Industry: CEU exceeded the Canadian Energy Services industry which returned 43.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CEU exceeded the Canadian Market which returned 28.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CEU volatility | |
|---|---|
| CEU Average Weekly Movement | 4.9% |
| Energy Services Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 9.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 16.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: CEU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: CEU's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2,707 | Ken Zinger | www.cesenergysolutions.com |
CES Energy Solutions Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, implementation, and manufacture of advanced consumable fluids and specialty chemicals in the United States and Canada. The company provides solutions for drill-bit, point of completion and stimulation, wellhead and pump-jack, and pipeline and midstream markets. Its solutions include corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, H2S scavengers, paraffin control products, surfactants, scale inhibitors, biocides, and other specialty products.
CES Energy Solutions Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| CEU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$3.41b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$210.88m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$2.54b |
16.3x
P/E Ratio1.4x
P/S RatioIs CEU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CEU income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | CA$2.54b |
| Cost of Revenue | CA$1.94b |
| Gross Profit | CA$606.31m |
| Other Expenses | CA$395.43m |
| Earnings | CA$210.88m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.00 |
| Gross Margin | 23.84% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 44.5% |
How did CEU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.3%
Current Dividend Yield19%
Payout RatioDoes CEU pay a reliable dividends?
See CEU dividend history and benchmarks| CES Energy Solutions dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 11 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 4 days |
Does CEU pay a reliable dividends?
See CEU dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 21:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
CES Energy Solutions Corp. is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tim Monachello | ATB Cormark |
| Brent Watson | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| John Gibson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |