Halliburton Company (HAL)vsNorth American Construction Group Ltd (NOA)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$35.84
-0.64%
ENERGY · Cap: $30.66B
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd
$13.49
-0.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $359.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 1566% more annual revenue ($22.37B vs $1.34B). HAL leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 2.4%. NOA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
HAL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOA
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.7%
Fair Value
$37.76
Current Price
$35.84
$1.92 discount
Margin of Safety
+18.7%
Fair Value
$19.61
Current Price
$13.49
$6.12 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.7% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
1.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.77 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. Revenue growth of 25.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NOA
The primary concerns for NOA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a value stock while NOA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
NOA is growing revenue faster at 25.1% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (589M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 59/100). NOA offers better value entry with a 18.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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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