Archrock, Inc. (AROC) — Stock Score Summary

Archrock, Inc. (AROC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Archrock is the dominant player in US natural gas compression services, a critical midstream bottleneck. As geopolitical instability forces Europe and Asia to rely on US LNG, domestic natural gas production and transport must run at maximum capacity. Compression is a highly inelastic, recurring-revenue service with immense pricing power, allowing Archrock to generate exceptional free cash flow and return capital to shareholders.

Archrock, Inc. is a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services and a leading fabricator of natural gas compression equipment in the United States. Its competitive moat is derived from its extensive fleet of compression units, nationwide operational footprint, and integrated service offerings, positioning it as a critical infrastructure provider in the energy midstream sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$34.77
Market Cap$6.1B
P/E (TTM)18.90
P/E (Forward)14.85
Price/Book4.01
Return on Equity22.7%
Return on Invested Capital14.2%
Debt/Equity157.37
Gross Margin66.3%
Operating Margin35.4%
Revenue Growth7.7%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$148M

Archrock, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archrock, Inc.’s (AROC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Archrock, Inc. (AROC) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (31), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Archrock, Inc. have an economic moat?
Archrock, Inc. (AROC) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Archrock, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Archrock, Inc. (AROC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Archrock, Inc. in?
Archrock, Inc. (AROC) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).
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