Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsNOV Inc. (NOV)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.87
-3.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $517.92M
NOV
NOV Inc.
$20.14
-6.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NOV Inc. generates 4746% more annual revenue ($8.69B vs $179.40M). NGS leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 1.1%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
NOV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$36.47
Current Price
$39.87
$3.40 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NOV.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NOV
The primary concerns for NOV are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 84.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS profiles as a growth stock while NOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
NGS generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 47/100) and 17.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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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