Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsNatural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$37.87
+2.80%
ENERGY · Cap: $468.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 14537% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $189.42M). BKR leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 10.8%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BKR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NGS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BKR.
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$37.50
Current Price
$37.87
$0.37 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 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 : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while NGS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
BKR generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 52/100) and 24.2% 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.
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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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