FET:NYSEForum Energy Technologies, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-02 - not real-time
$58.98
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Forum Energy Technologies is trading at $58.98, notably below its DCF‑derived fair value of $78.33, implying an upside of roughly 8½% and positioning the stock as undervalued. The price sits comfortably above the 20‑day SMA ($57.99) and the 50‑day SMA ($53.82), and the 30‑day volatility of 55% combined with a beta of 1.40 underscores a highly responsive but risk‑laden price action. Momentum indicators are mixed: RSI is neutral at 54.7, while the MACD histogram is negative, signaling short‑term bearish pressure despite an overall bullish trend.
Fundamentally, the company generated $78.45 M of free cash flow and $70.40 M of operating cash flow, supporting its recent 11% share‑repurchase program. Revenue growth is modest at 0.6%, profit margin remains slightly negative, and ROE is –3.2%, reflecting a transition phase. However, forward EPS of $2.68 and a forward P/E of 22 align with industry averages, and the balance sheet shows $34.66 M of cash against $231.67 M of debt (Debt/Equity ≈ 80%). Recent news highlights strong cash‑flow momentum and product innovation, reinforcing confidence in the medium‑ to long‑term outlook.
Fundamentally, the company generated $78.45 M of free cash flow and $70.40 M of operating cash flow, supporting its recent 11% share‑repurchase program. Revenue growth is modest at 0.6%, profit margin remains slightly negative, and ROE is –3.2%, reflecting a transition phase. However, forward EPS of $2.68 and a forward P/E of 22 align with industry averages, and the balance sheet shows $34.66 M of cash against $231.67 M of debt (Debt/Equity ≈ 80%). Recent news highlights strong cash‑flow momentum and product innovation, reinforcing confidence in the medium‑ to long‑term outlook.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price above short‑term moving averages indicating bullish bias
- Negative MACD histogram suggesting near‑term pullback
- Elevated volatility and beta increasing price risk
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Undervalued relative to DCF fair value with 8.5% upside
- Strong free cash flow generation and recent share repurchase
- Forward earnings improvement and alignment with industry P/E
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Diversified product portfolio across drilling, artificial lift, and renewables
- Potential sector recovery and continued demand for oil & gas equipment
- Undervalued valuation metrics combined with solid cash‑flow trends
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth0.60%
Profit Margin-1.22%
P/E Ratio22.0
ROE-3.16%
ROA1.52%
Debt/Equity79.57
P/B Ratio2.2
Op. Cash Flow$70.4M
Free Cash Flow$78.5M
Industry P/E22.8
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI54.7
Support$53.44
Resistance$62.89
MA 20$58.00
MA 50$53.82
MA 200$34.27
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index78.8
Valuation
Fair Value$78.33
Target Price$64.00
Upside/Downside8.51%
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Risk Assessment
Beta1.40
Volatility55.32%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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