Halliburton Company (HAL)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$34.07
-1.56%
ENERGY · Cap: $29.58B
NOV
NOV Inc.
$18.49
-1.02%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 160% more annual revenue ($22.48B vs $8.64B). HAL leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 1.6%. HAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HAL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NOV
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.6%
Fair Value
$38.04
Current Price
$34.07
$3.97 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NOV.
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
Earnings expanding 127.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
2.3% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 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 : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 47.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
NOV is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 61/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
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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