Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsForum Energy Technologies Inc (FET)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
FET
Forum Energy Technologies Inc
$83.02
+2.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $943.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 3227% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $833.35M). BKR leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs -0.2%. BKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. BKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BKR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
FET
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 72.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : FET
The strongest argument for FET centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FET
The primary concerns for FET are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while FET is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
FET is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
BKR generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Baker Hughes Co
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Baker Hughes Company is an American international industrial service company and one of the world's largest oil field services companies. The company provides the oil and gas industry with products and services for oil drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production and reservoir consulting. Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston.
Forum Energy Technologies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes products for the oil and natural gas industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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