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$82.89 -1.00 (-1.19%)
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NBR vs. APA, PTEN, HAL, HP, and MGY

Should you buy Nabors Industries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Nabors Industries with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Nabors Industries include APA (APA), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Halliburton (HAL), Helmerich & Payne (HP), and Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Nabors Industries compare to APA?

APA (NASDAQ:APA) and Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

APA has a net margin of 17.38% compared to Nabors Industries' net margin of 7.32%. APA's return on equity of 20.70% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
APA17.38% 20.70% 8.14%
Nabors Industries 7.32%-8.66%-1.59%

APA presently has a consensus price target of $40.42, suggesting a potential upside of 16.02%. Nabors Industries has a consensus price target of $100.57, suggesting a potential upside of 21.33%. Given Nabors Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nabors Industries is more favorable than APA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
APA
4 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Nabors Industries had 7 more articles in the media than APA. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Nabors Industries and 11 mentions for APA. APA's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Nabors Industries' score of 0.97 indicating that APA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
APA
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nabors Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.0% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of APA shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

APA has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

APA has higher revenue and earnings than Nabors Industries. Nabors Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than APA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
APA$9.22B1.34$1.43B$4.298.12
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.49

Summary

APA beats Nabors Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nabors Industries compare to Patterson-UTI Energy?

Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) and Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Nabors Industries has a net margin of 7.32% compared to Patterson-UTI Energy's net margin of -2.56%. Patterson-UTI Energy's return on equity of -2.32% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Patterson-UTI Energy-2.56% -2.32% -1.37%
Nabors Industries 7.32%-8.66%-1.59%

Patterson-UTI Energy has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

97.9% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Nabors Industries had 8 more articles in the media than Patterson-UTI Energy. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Nabors Industries and 10 mentions for Patterson-UTI Energy. Patterson-UTI Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Nabors Industries' score of 0.97 indicating that Patterson-UTI Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Patterson-UTI Energy
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nabors Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nabors Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Patterson-UTI Energy. Patterson-UTI Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nabors Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Patterson-UTI Energy$4.83B0.79-$93.64M-$0.31N/A
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.49

Patterson-UTI Energy presently has a consensus target price of $12.15, suggesting a potential upside of 20.30%. Nabors Industries has a consensus target price of $100.57, suggesting a potential upside of 21.33%. Given Nabors Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nabors Industries is more favorable than Patterson-UTI Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Patterson-UTI Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Nabors Industries beats Patterson-UTI Energy on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nabors Industries compare to Halliburton?

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than Nabors Industries. Nabors Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.49
Halliburton$22.18B1.33$1.28B$1.8219.34

In the previous week, Halliburton had 17 more articles in the media than Nabors Industries. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Halliburton and 18 mentions for Nabors Industries. Nabors Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Halliburton's score of 0.75 indicating that Nabors Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nabors Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
14 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Halliburton shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Nabors Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Halliburton shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Nabors Industries currently has a consensus price target of $100.57, suggesting a potential upside of 21.33%. Halliburton has a consensus price target of $43.27, suggesting a potential upside of 22.95%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Nabors Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72

Nabors Industries has a net margin of 7.32% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nabors Industries7.32% -8.66% -1.59%
Halliburton 6.95%19.04%7.96%

Summary

Halliburton beats Nabors Industries on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nabors Industries compare to Helmerich & Payne?

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) and Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Nabors Industries presently has a consensus price target of $100.57, indicating a potential upside of 21.33%. Helmerich & Payne has a consensus price target of $39.80, indicating a potential upside of 18.10%. Given Nabors Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Nabors Industries is more favorable than Helmerich & Payne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Helmerich & Payne
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Nabors Industries has a net margin of 7.32% compared to Helmerich & Payne's net margin of -9.38%. Helmerich & Payne's return on equity of -1.16% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nabors Industries7.32% -8.66% -1.59%
Helmerich & Payne -9.38%-1.16%-0.48%

Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Helmerich & Payne has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Nabors Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Helmerich & Payne. Helmerich & Payne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nabors Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.49
Helmerich & Payne$3.75B0.90-$163.70M-$3.79N/A

In the previous week, Nabors Industries had 16 more articles in the media than Helmerich & Payne. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Nabors Industries and 2 mentions for Helmerich & Payne. Nabors Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Helmerich & Payne's score of 0.30 indicating that Nabors Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nabors Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Helmerich & Payne
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Helmerich & Payne shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of Helmerich & Payne shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Nabors Industries beats Helmerich & Payne on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nabors Industries compare to Magnolia Oil & Gas?

Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) and Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Magnolia Oil & Gas presently has a consensus target price of $31.08, suggesting a potential upside of 21.65%. Nabors Industries has a consensus target price of $100.57, suggesting a potential upside of 21.33%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Magnolia Oil & Gas is more favorable than Nabors Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Magnolia Oil & Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Magnolia Oil & Gas has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Nabors Industries. Nabors Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Magnolia Oil & Gas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Magnolia Oil & Gas$1.31B3.60$325.25M$1.7214.86
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.49

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a net margin of 24.40% compared to Nabors Industries' net margin of 7.32%. Magnolia Oil & Gas' return on equity of 16.28% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Magnolia Oil & Gas24.40% 16.28% 11.26%
Nabors Industries 7.32%-8.66%-1.59%

94.7% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Nabors Industries had 7 more articles in the media than Magnolia Oil & Gas. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Nabors Industries and 11 mentions for Magnolia Oil & Gas. Magnolia Oil & Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Nabors Industries' score of 0.97 indicating that Magnolia Oil & Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Magnolia Oil & Gas
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nabors Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Nabors Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NBR vs. The Competition

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MetricNabors IndustriesOIL&GAS IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.24B$3.57B$10.08B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A3.78%11.32%4.16%
P/E Ratio6.497.6119.2330.69
Price / Sales0.381.57397.6321.11
Price / Cash2.357.4536.7418.81
Price / Book1.261.404.084.74
Net Income$286.62M-$51.02M$4.24B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.86%-2.05%-0.06%-0.25%
1 Month Performance-4.96%-3.35%-0.91%0.69%
1 Year Performance174.30%77.29%28.84%16.39%

Nabors Industries Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NBR
Nabors Industries
4.2869 of 5 stars		$82.89
-1.2%		$100.57
+21.3%		+177.6%$1.24B$3.21B6.4913,900
APA
APA
3.4229 of 5 stars		$34.67
+3.7%		$40.58
+17.0%		+87.1%$11.82B$9.22B8.081,791
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy
3.7717 of 5 stars		$9.68
+3.1%		$12.15
+25.5%		+68.7%$3.56B$4.83BN/A7,900
HAL
Halliburton
4.8833 of 5 stars		$35.22
+2.4%		$43.18
+22.6%		+66.0%$28.73B$22.18B19.3546,000
HP
Helmerich & Payne
2.428 of 5 stars		$33.97
+1.9%		$40.10
+18.0%		+119.4%$3.33B$4.00BN/A6,200

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