North American Construction Group Ltd (NOA)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd
$13.49
-0.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $359.30M
NOV
NOV Inc.
$21.10
-1.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NOV Inc. generates 543% more annual revenue ($8.64B vs $1.34B). NOA leads profitability with a 2.4% profit margin vs 1.1%. NOA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. NOA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
NOA
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
NOV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+18.7%
Fair Value
$19.61
Current Price
$13.49
$6.12 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NOV.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.4% margin — thin
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOA
The strongest argument for NOA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 25.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOA
The primary concerns for NOA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOA profiles as a growth stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
NOA is growing revenue faster at 25.1% — sustainability is the question.
NOA generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOA scores higher overall (59/100 vs 54/100) and 25.1% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
North American Construction Group Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
North American Construction Group Ltd. provides mining and heavy construction services to the resource development and industrial construction sectors in Canada and the United States. The company's Heavy Construction & Mining division offers constructability reviews, budget cost estimates, design-build construction, project management, contracts. mining, pre-stripping / pit excavation, overburden removal and stacking, muskeg removal and stacking, site preparation, runway construction, site dewatering / perimeter ditching, tailings and process pipelines, transportation and construction of access, construction and densification of tailings dams, mechanically stabilized earth walls, dam construction and reclamation services. The company is headquartered in Acheson, Canada.
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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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