Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsSchlumberger NV (SLB)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.82
+0.40%
ENERGY · Cap: $496.46M
SLB
Schlumberger NV
$51.89
+2.73%
ENERGY · Cap: $75.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Schlumberger NV generates 20623% more annual revenue ($35.71B vs $172.31M). NGS leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 9.4%. 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
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.6%
Fair Value
$73.48
Current Price
$39.82
$33.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-222.7%
Fair Value
$15.98
Current Price
$51.89
$35.91 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 28.6%
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 : SLB
The strongest argument for SLB centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SLB
The primary concerns for SLB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
SLB generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100) and 13.5% revenue growth. 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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