Halliburton Company (HAL)vsValaris Ltd (VAL)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$36.53
-1.08%
ENERGY · Cap: $30.74B
VAL
Valaris Ltd
$92.52
-3.30%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 836% more annual revenue ($22.18B vs $2.37B). VAL leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 5.8%. VAL trades at a lower P/E of 6.7x. VAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
HAL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
VAL
Buy62
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
+86.4%
Fair Value
$648.65
Current Price
$92.52
$556.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 446.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 50.0%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 8.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : VAL
The strongest argument for VAL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 10.5%.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VAL
The primary concerns for VAL are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VAL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VAL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (828M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VAL scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins. 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.
Valaris Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Valaris Limited provides offshore contract drilling services in various water depths for the oil and gas industry globally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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