Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsRPC Inc (RES)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$59.06
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.63B
RES
RPC Inc
$6.45
-0.15%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 1450% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $1.79B). BKR leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 1.3%. 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-
RES
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BKR.
Margin of Safety
+74.7%
Fair Value
$22.66
Current Price
$6.45
$16.21 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : RES
The strongest argument for RES centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RES
The primary concerns for RES are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 59.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while RES is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
RES is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — 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 43/100). RES offers better value entry with a 74.7% 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.
RPC Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
RPC, Inc. provides a range of oilfield services and equipment for oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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