Baker Hughes Co (BKR)vsTidewater Inc (TDW)
BKR
Baker Hughes Co
$54.51
-0.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $55.29B
TDW
Tidewater Inc
$86.53
+1.15%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baker Hughes Co generates 1959% more annual revenue ($27.73B vs $1.35B). TDW leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 11.2%. TDW trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. BKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BKR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TDW
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BKR.
Margin of Safety
-41.2%
Fair Value
$50.40
Current Price
$86.53
$36.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.3% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 70.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKR
The strongest argument for BKR centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TDW
The strongest argument for TDW centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 17.3%.
Bear Case : BKR
The primary concerns for BKR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TDW
The primary concerns for TDW are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKR profiles as a declining stock while TDW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
TDW is growing revenue faster at 0.3% — sustainability is the question.
BKR generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKR scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Tidewater Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Tidewater Inc., provides offshore marine support and transportation services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a worldwide fleet of marine service vessels. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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