Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsCactus Inc (WHD)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
WHD
Cactus Inc
$69.54
+1.67%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 1934% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $1.36B). WHD leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 11.2%. BKR trades at a lower P/E of 19.0x. WHD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BKR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WHD
Buy58
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
Revenue surging 64.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WHD
The strongest argument for WHD centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 64.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WHD
The primary concerns for WHD are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 58.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while WHD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WHD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
WHD is growing revenue faster at 64.3% — sustainability is the question.
BKR generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WHD scores higher overall (58/100 vs 52/100) and 64.3% revenue growth. 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.
Cactus Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Cactus, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, and leases a variety of wellheads and pressure control equipment in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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