Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
NOV
NOV Inc.
$21.10
-1.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 221% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $8.64B). BKR leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 1.1%. NOV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. NOV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BKR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NOV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
BKR is growing revenue faster at -2.4% — sustainability is the question.
BKR generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Baker Hughes Co
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Baker Hughes Company is an American international industrial service company and one of the world's largest oil field services companies. The company provides the oil and gas industry with products and services for oil drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production and reservoir consulting. Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston.
NOV Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
NOV Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas. It is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
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