Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsSchlumberger NV (SLB)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$35.89
+1.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $500.51M
SLB
Schlumberger NV
$48.91
-0.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $71.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Schlumberger NV generates 19933% more annual revenue ($35.94B vs $179.40M). NGS leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 9.3%. 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
SLB
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.7%
Fair Value
$35.67
Current Price
$35.89
$0.22 premium
Margin of Safety
+17.6%
Fair Value
$60.68
Current Price
$48.91
$11.77 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 13.8%
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 : SLB
The strongest argument for SLB centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SLB
The primary concerns for SLB are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS profiles as a growth stock while SLB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
SLB generates stronger free cash flow (144M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 53/100) and 17.1% revenue growth. SLB offers better value entry with a 17.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Schlumberger NV
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company. Schlumberger has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London, and The Hague.
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