NOV Inc. (NOV)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
NOV
NOV Inc.
$20.14
-6.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.58B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 5630% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $8.69B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 1.1%. NOV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
NOV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOV
The strongest argument for NOV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
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.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →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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