Halliburton Company (HAL)vsKLX Energy Services Holdings Inc (KLXE)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$32.78
-0.52%
ENERGY · Cap: $26.35B
KLXE
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc
$1.16
+0.87%
ENERGY · Cap: $106.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 3436% more annual revenue ($22.48B vs $635.60M). HAL leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -9.7%. KLXE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HAL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
KLXE
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Fair Value
$38.00
Current Price
$32.77
$5.23 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KLXE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 2400.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -374.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 51.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KLXE
The strongest argument for KLXE centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : KLXE
The primary concerns for KLXE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a value stock while KLXE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
KLXE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
KLXE is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Halliburton Company
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Halliburton Company is an American multinational corporation. One of the world's largest oil field service companies, it has operations in more than 70 countries.
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. provides well drilling, completion, production and intervention services and products to the onshore oil and gas producing regions of the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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