Chevron Corp (CVX)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
CVX
Chevron Corp
$193.31
+0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $382.88B
NOV
NOV Inc.
$20.76
+2.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chevron Corp generates 2012% more annual revenue ($184.65B vs $8.74B). CVX leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs 1.7%. CVX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. NOV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CVX
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
NOV
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.6%
Fair Value
$125.03
Current Price
$193.31
$68.28 premium
Margin of Safety
+63.2%
Fair Value
$52.86
Current Price
$20.76
$32.10 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 52.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
NOV is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
CVX generates stronger free cash flow (5.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NOV scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chevron Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. One of the successor companies of Standard Oil, it is headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries. Chevron is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industries, including hydrocarbon exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.
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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