Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$40.86
+2.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $501.11M
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.88
+1.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $136.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 288644% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $172.31M). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 11.6%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.5%
Fair Value
$39.56
Current Price
$40.86
$1.30 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
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 20.9%
Earnings expanding 43.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" 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.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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