Halliburton Company (HAL)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$36.53
-1.08%
ENERGY · Cap: $30.74B
NOV
NOV Inc.
$18.68
+0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 154% more annual revenue ($22.18B vs $8.74B). HAL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 1.7%. NOV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. NOV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
HAL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NOV
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.4%
Fair Value
$10.20
Current Price
$36.53
$26.33 premium
Margin of Safety
-634.7%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$18.68
$16.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 50.0%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (828M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOV scores higher overall (50/100 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.
NOV Inc.
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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