Halliburton Company (HAL)vsNatural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$38.63
+1.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $32.07B
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.82
+0.40%
ENERGY · Cap: $496.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 12774% more annual revenue ($22.18B vs $172.31M). NGS leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 5.8%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
HAL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.4%
Fair Value
$10.20
Current Price
$38.63
$28.43 premium
Margin of Safety
+49.6%
Fair Value
$73.48
Current Price
$39.82
$33.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Earnings expanding 43.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.8% revenue growth
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (828M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 52/100) and 13.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Halliburton Company
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Halliburton Company is an American multinational corporation. One of the world's largest oil field service companies, it has operations in more than 70 countries.
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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