Halliburton Company (HAL)vsSelect Energy Services Inc (WTTR)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$38.63
+1.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $32.07B
WTTR
Select Energy Services Inc
$15.15
+1.81%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Halliburton Company generates 1476% more annual revenue ($22.18B vs $1.41B). HAL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 1.5%. HAL trades at a lower P/E of 25.4x. HAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HAL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WTTR
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
-808.4%
Fair Value
$1.43
Current Price
$15.15
$13.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.8% revenue growth
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WTTR
The strongest argument for WTTR centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WTTR
The primary concerns for WTTR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WTTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
HAL is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — 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
HAL scores higher overall (52/100 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.
Select Energy Services Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Select Energy Services, Inc., an oilfield services company, provides chemical and water management solutions to the onshore oil and natural gas industry in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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