Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.87
-3.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $517.92M
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 277544% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $179.40M). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 12.2%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$36.47
Current Price
$39.87
$3.40 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS profiles as a growth stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 65/100) and 17.1% revenue growth. 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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