TTI
TETRA Technologies, Inc. (TTI) Management Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Execution Profitability
TTM margins remain thin, with net profit margin at 1.0% and operating margin at 7.8%.
Return metrics are still weak, including ROE at 1.9% and ROIC at 1.9%.
Operating cash flow is positive, but free cash flow remains negative due to elevated capex.
Balance Sheet Liquidity
Liquidity remains solid with a current ratio of 2.46 and quick ratio of 1.76.
Leverage is manageable, with debt-to-equity at 0.55 and net debt to EBITDA at 0.85.
Cash generation is not yet strong enough to offset capex, keeping free cash flow negative.
Capital Allocation
The company is not returning capital via dividends, with a 0% dividend payout and yield.
Capex intensity remains elevated at 13.4% of revenue and exceeds operating cash flow coverage.
Low free cash flow limits flexibility for buybacks, debt reduction, or other shareholder returns.
Management Governance
No recent news or disclosed governance developments materially change the management view this month.
Operational performance remains steady but not yet strong enough to indicate a clear management outperformance signal.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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