Halliburton Company (HAL)vsLiberty Energy Inc. (LBRT)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$32.78
-0.52%
ENERGY · Cap: $26.35B
LBRT
Liberty Energy Inc.
$12.92
+0.15%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 406% more annual revenue ($22.48B vs $4.44B). HAL leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 0.9%. HAL trades at a lower P/E of 13.4x. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HAL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LBRT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Fair Value
$38.00
Current Price
$32.77
$5.23 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.0%
Fair Value
$19.56
Current Price
$12.92
$6.64 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.8%
Weak financial health signals
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 : LBRT
The strongest argument for LBRT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LBRT
The primary concerns for LBRT are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 53.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a value stock while LBRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
LBRT is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 47/100). LBRT offers better value entry with a 34.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Liberty Energy Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. provides hydraulic fracturing and cabling services and related goods to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in North America. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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