Halliburton Company (HAL)vsNorth American Construction Group Ltd (NOA)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$41.23
-3.59%
ENERGY · Cap: $33.08B
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd
$14.16
+4.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $379.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 1656% more annual revenue ($22.17B vs $1.26B). HAL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 2.6%. NOA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
HAL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.3%
Fair Value
$37.61
Current Price
$41.23
$3.62 premium
Margin of Safety
+13.8%
Fair Value
$18.51
Current Price
$14.16
$4.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 133.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOA
The strongest argument for NOA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NOA
The primary concerns for NOA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (81M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100). 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.
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.
North American Construction Group Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
North American Construction Group Ltd. provides mining and heavy construction services to the resource development and industrial construction sectors in Canada and the United States. The company's Heavy Construction & Mining division offers constructability reviews, budget cost estimates, design-build construction, project management, contracts. mining, pre-stripping / pit excavation, overburden removal and stacking, muskeg removal and stacking, site preparation, runway construction, site dewatering / perimeter ditching, tailings and process pipelines, transportation and construction of access, construction and densification of tailings dams, mechanically stabilized earth walls, dam construction and reclamation services. The company is headquartered in Acheson, Canada.
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