The Energy sector can be divided into ‘Energy Equipment & Services’ and ‘Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels’. Energy Equipment & Services companies generally support Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels companies. Examples of Energy Equipment & Services companies include pipeline products, tank storage companies, specialized engineering firms, electricity grids, power plants, etc. Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels companies include oil and gas prospectors, refineries, gas stations, etc.

Typical characteristics of energy industry companies include long investment cycles, high barriers to entry and a stringent permitting process. These are typically asset-heavy companies with expensive, long-lived equipment. Operating profit does not paint a complete picture in this industry. Value can be substantially impacted by capital investments, which may occur in large increments or deep into the future in some cases.

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