Halliburton Company (HAL)vsRecon Technology Ltd (RCON)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$35.78
+0.39%
ENERGY · Cap: $27.91B
RCON
Recon Technology Ltd
$0.97
+6.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $19.99M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 20258% more annual revenue ($22.37B vs $109.90M). HAL leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs -27.0%. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
HAL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RCON
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.1%
Fair Value
$37.59
Current Price
$35.77
$1.82 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RCON.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
3.7% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
2.6% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RCON
The strongest argument for RCON centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RCON
The primary concerns for RCON are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a value stock while RCON is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RCON carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
HAL generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Recon Technology Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · China
Recon Technology, Ltd. provides hardware, software and on-site services to companies in the oil extraction and extraction industry in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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