Halliburton Company (HAL)vsSchlumberger NV (SLB)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$36.53
-1.08%
ENERGY · Cap: $30.74B
SLB
Schlumberger NV
$46.63
-2.49%
ENERGY · Cap: $70.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Schlumberger NV generates 61% more annual revenue ($35.71B vs $22.18B). SLB leads profitability with a 9.4% profit margin vs 5.8%. SLB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.63. SLB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
HAL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SLB
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.4%
Fair Value
$10.20
Current Price
$36.53
$26.33 premium
Margin of Safety
-222.7%
Fair Value
$15.98
Current Price
$46.63
$30.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 50.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 28.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLB
The strongest argument for SLB centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLB
The primary concerns for SLB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SLB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
SLB generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLB scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100). 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.
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.
Schlumberger NV
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company. Schlumberger has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London, and The Hague.
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