North American Construction Group Ltd (NOA)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd
$14.16
+4.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $379.71M
NOV
NOV Inc.
$20.14
-6.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NOV Inc. generates 588% more annual revenue ($8.69B vs $1.26B). NOA leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 1.1%. NOA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. NOA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
NOA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NOV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.8%
Fair Value
$18.51
Current Price
$14.16
$4.35 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : NOA
The strongest argument for NOA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. 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 of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOA
The primary concerns for NOA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.6% 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 84.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
NOV is growing revenue faster at -2.4% — sustainability is the question.
NOA generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NOA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Visit Website →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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