Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsKLX Energy Services Holdings Inc (KLXE)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
KLXE
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc
$1.54
0.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $32.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 4262% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $635.60M). BKR leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs -9.7%. KLXE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. BKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BKR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
KLXE
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BKR.
Margin of Safety
+54.2%
Fair Value
$5.11
Current Price
$1.54
$3.57 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -374.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 51.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : KLXE
The strongest argument for KLXE centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KLXE
The primary concerns for KLXE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while KLXE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
KLXE is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — 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 36/100). KLXE offers better value entry with a 54.2% margin of safety. 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.
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. provides well drilling, completion, production and intervention services and products to the onshore oil and gas producing regions of the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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