Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR)vsPatterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN)
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
$82.18
+3.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.25B
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
$9.85
+5.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc generates 44% more annual revenue ($4.66B vs $3.23B). NBR leads profitability with a 7.4% profit margin vs -2.6%. PTEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. NBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
NBR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
PTEN
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NBR.
Margin of Safety
+74.2%
Fair Value
$38.78
Current Price
$9.85
$28.93 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.7%
Earnings declined 97.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBR
The strongest argument for NBR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : PTEN
The strongest argument for PTEN centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NBR
The primary concerns for NBR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 3.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PTEN
The primary concerns for PTEN are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NBR profiles as a value stock while PTEN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NBR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
NBR is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
NBR generates stronger free cash flow (-52M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NBR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 45/100). PTEN offers better value entry with a 74.2% margin of safety. 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.
Nabors Industries Ltd.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Nabors Industries Ltd. provides drilling and drilling related services for onshore and offshore oil and natural gas wells. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., provides onshore contract drilling services to oil and natural gas operators in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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