Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsSchlumberger NV (SLB)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.87
-3.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $517.92M
SLB
Schlumberger NV
$58.02
-4.38%
ENERGY · Cap: $83.54B
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
Hold48
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
Margin of Safety
+10.2%
Fair Value
$61.08
Current Price
$58.02
$3.06 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
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.
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 48/100) 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.
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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