Forum Energy Technologies Inc (FET)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
FET
Forum Energy Technologies Inc
$83.02
+2.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $943.63M
NOV
NOV Inc.
$21.10
-1.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NOV Inc. generates 937% more annual revenue ($8.64B vs $833.35M). NOV leads profitability with a 1.1% profit margin vs -0.2%. NOV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. NOV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FET
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
NOV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 72.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FET
The strongest argument for FET centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FET
The primary concerns for FET are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FET profiles as a turnaround stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
FET is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
FET generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOV scores higher overall (54/100 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.
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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ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
NOV Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas. It is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
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