Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
NINE
Nine Energy Service, Inc.
$11.10
+5.71%
ENERGY · Cap: $451.03M
NOV
NOV Inc.
$20.14
-6.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NOV Inc. generates 1506% more annual revenue ($8.69B vs $541.44M). NINE leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 1.1%. NINE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
NINE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NOV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 13.6%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NINE
The strongest argument for NINE centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NINE
The primary concerns for NINE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 84.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NINE profiles as a declining stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NINE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.48 — expect wider price swings.
NOV is growing revenue faster at -2.4% — sustainability is the question.
NINE generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NINE scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Nine Energy Service, Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Nine Energy Service, Inc. is an onshore completion service provider focusing on the development of unconventional oil and gas resources in the North American basins and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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