What Drives Your Valuation
Understanding these factors helps you position your business for premium valuations in today's market.
Oilfield Services
Well services, completion, drilling services, wireline, coiled tubing, pressure pumping
Long-Term Contracts
HighMulti-year service agreements with investment-grade operators provide predictable cash flows
Diversified Customer Base
HighNo single customer exceeds 15-20% of revenue, reducing concentration risk
Modern Equipment Fleet
MediumWell-maintained, newer equipment reduces buyer capex requirements
Strong Safety Record
HighClean HSE track record is essential for major operator relationships
Skilled Workforce Retention
MediumLow turnover and experienced crews are difficult to replicate
Single Customer Dependency
HighOver 40% revenue from one customer creates significant risk
Aging Equipment
HighDeferred maintenance and older fleet increases buyer capex
Spot Work Dependency
MediumLack of contracted backlog creates revenue uncertainty
Key Person Risk
MediumOwner-dependent operations without management depth
Safety Incidents
HighOSHA recordables or environmental violations
Access Public Market Valuations
Public energy companies typically trade at meaningful premiums to private company valuations. Companies with strong fundamentals may benefit from accessing public capital markets.
- Access to capital markets for growth and acquisitions
- Liquidity for shareholders and founders
- Currency for M&A transactions
- Enhanced credibility with customers and partners
- Attract and retain top talent with equity compensation
First Turn Securities
Registered Broker-Dealer
Our registered broker-dealer provides IPO readiness assessments, underwriting guidance, and capital markets advisory.
Deep Basin Knowledge
We understand the unique characteristics, buyer landscape, and deal dynamics in each major producing basin.
Permian Basin
West Texas & Southeast New Mexico
The most prolific oil-producing basin in the United States, driving over 40% of domestic production with significant oilfield services activity.
Anadarko Basin
Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle
One of the largest natural gas-producing basins with significant liquids-rich plays and a mature service company ecosystem.
Bakken Formation
North Dakota & Montana
Premier light oil play with established infrastructure and a strong base of local and regional service providers.
Eagle Ford Shale
South Texas
Liquids-rich unconventional play known for premium crude quality and proximity to Gulf Coast refining and export markets.
DJ Basin
Colorado & Wyoming
Niobrara and Codell formations with growing horizontal development activity despite regulatory considerations.
Haynesville Shale
Louisiana & East Texas
Premier dry gas basin with proximity to Gulf Coast LNG export facilities and strong long-term demand outlook.
Why First Turn Capital
We bring specialized expertise, regional relationships, and a full-service platform to every engagement.
Deep Energy Sector Expertise
Our team has closed transactions across oilfield services, upstream, and midstream sectors. We understand commodity cycles, basin dynamics, and what buyers value.
Regional Market Knowledge
Headquartered in Oklahoma City with deep relationships across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and the broader Southwest energy corridor.
Full-Service Platform
From M&A advisory to IPO through First Turn Securities, we offer exit strategies tailored to your goals.
Proprietary Buyer Network
Our relationships span strategic acquirers, energy-focused PE firms, family offices, and public company roll-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what my oil and gas company is worth?
Valuations depend on multiple factors including contract quality, customer concentration, equipment condition, basin positioning, and management depth. A professional valuation assessment provides clarity on where your company stands relative to market benchmarks.
How long does it take to sell an oil and gas company?
Current market conditions show transactions taking 10 to 18 months from engagement to close. Well-prepared companies with organized financials and clear value drivers can often accelerate this timeline.
Who is buying oil and gas companies right now?
The buyer mix includes strategic acquirers looking to expand geographic reach or service offerings, private equity firms building platform companies, and larger service companies seeking bolt-on acquisitions.
Can my energy company go public?
Companies with strong growth trajectories, institutional-quality financials, and differentiated market positions may be candidates for an IPO. First Turn Securities can assess your public market readiness.
What can I do to increase my company value before selling?
Focus on contract quality and backlog, customer diversification, equipment maintenance, safety record improvement, and building management depth. These factors consistently drive premium valuations.
When is the right time to sell?
Timing depends on commodity price outlook, your company performance trajectory, and personal readiness. We help you assess market conditions alongside your individual circumstances to determine optimal timing.
Service Areas: Permian Basin (Midland, Odessa), Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Amarillo, Bakken (Williston), Denver, and throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Colorado, and Louisiana.
Sectors: Oilfield Services, E&P, Midstream, Production Chemicals, Well Services, Completion, Drilling, Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Pressure Pumping, Rentals, and Energy Equipment.