Which has better valuation & earnings, BKR or NOV?

Baker Hughes has higher revenue and earnings than NOV. Baker Hughes is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NOV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Baker Hughes $27.73B 2.02 $2.59B $3.10 18.21 NOV $8.74B 0.77 $145M $0.26 72.95

Is BKR or NOV more profitable?

Baker Hughes has a net margin of 11.17% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. Baker Hughes' return on equity of 13.85% beat NOV's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Baker Hughes 11.17% 13.85% 5.80% NOV 1.10% 3.44% 1.94%

Does the media prefer BKR or NOV?

In the previous week, NOV had 2 more articles in the media than Baker Hughes. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 8 mentions for Baker Hughes. Baker Hughes' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat NOV's score of 0.88 indicating that Baker Hughes is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Baker Hughes 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NOV 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to NOV or PTEN?

In the previous week, NOV had 3 more articles in the media than Patterson-UTI Energy. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 7 mentions for Patterson-UTI Energy. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Patterson-UTI Energy's score of 0.81 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NOV 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Patterson-UTI Energy 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor WFRD or NOV?

In the previous week, NOV had 6 more articles in the media than Weatherford International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 4 mentions for Weatherford International. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Weatherford International's score of 0.36 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Weatherford International 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral NOV 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, NOV or FTI?

TechnipFMC has higher revenue and earnings than NOV. TechnipFMC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NOV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NOV $8.74B 0.77 $145M $0.26 72.95 TechnipFMC $9.93B 2.79 $963.90M $2.88 24.53

Is NOV or FTI more profitable?

TechnipFMC has a net margin of 11.28% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. TechnipFMC's return on equity of 36.54% beat NOV's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NOV 1.10% 3.44% 1.94% TechnipFMC 11.28% 36.54% 12.02%

Does the media refer more to NOV or FTI?

In the previous week, NOV and NOV both had 10 articles in the media. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat TechnipFMC's score of 0.76 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NOV 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive TechnipFMC 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, HAL or NOV?

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than NOV. Halliburton is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NOV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Halliburton $22.18B 1.23 $1.28B $1.91 17.17 NOV $8.74B 0.77 $145M $0.26 72.95

Is HAL or NOV more profitable?

Halliburton has a net margin of 7.16% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. Halliburton's return on equity of 18.71% beat NOV's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Halliburton 7.16% 18.71% 7.89% NOV 1.10% 3.44% 1.94%

Does the media refer more to HAL or NOV?

In the previous week, NOV had 4 more articles in the media than Halliburton. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 6 mentions for Halliburton. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Halliburton's score of 0.60 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Halliburton 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NOV 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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NOV vs. BKR, PTEN, WFRD, FTI, and HAL

Should you buy NOV stock or one of its competitors? NOV's main competitors and comparable companies include Baker Hughes (BKR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Weatherford International (WFRD), TechnipFMC (FTI), and Halliburton (HAL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "energy equipment & services" industry.

How does NOV compare to Baker Hughes?

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) and NOV (NYSE:NOV) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Baker Hughes presently has a consensus target price of $71.41, indicating a potential upside of 26.50%. NOV has a consensus target price of $21.23, indicating a potential upside of 11.93%. Given Baker Hughes' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Baker Hughes is more favorable than NOV.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baker Hughes	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.95
NOV	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19

Baker Hughes has a net margin of 11.17% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. Baker Hughes' return on equity of 13.85% beat NOV's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baker Hughes	11.17%	13.85%	5.80%
NOV	1.10%	3.44%	1.94%

In the previous week, NOV had 2 more articles in the media than Baker Hughes. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 8 mentions for Baker Hughes. Baker Hughes' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat NOV's score of 0.88 indicating that Baker Hughes is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Baker Hughes	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NOV	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Baker Hughes has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NOV has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baker Hughes	$27.73B	2.02	$2.59B	$3.10	18.21
NOV	$8.74B	0.77	$145M	$0.26	72.95

92.1% of Baker Hughes shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of NOV shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baker Hughes shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of NOV shares are owned by company 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.

Baker Hughes pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. NOV pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Baker Hughes pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NOV pays out 138.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Baker Hughes has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and NOV has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Baker Hughes beats NOV on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NOV compare to Patterson-UTI Energy?

NOV (NYSE:NOV) and Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

93.3% of NOV shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.9% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of NOV shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NOV	$8.74B	0.77	$145M	$0.26	72.95
Patterson-UTI Energy	$4.83B	0.91	-$93.64M	-$0.23	N/A

NOV has a net margin of 1.10% compared to Patterson-UTI Energy's net margin of -1.92%. NOV's return on equity of 3.44% beat Patterson-UTI Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NOV	1.10%	3.44%	1.94%
Patterson-UTI Energy	-1.92%	-1.68%	-0.98%

In the previous week, NOV had 3 more articles in the media than Patterson-UTI Energy. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 7 mentions for Patterson-UTI Energy. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Patterson-UTI Energy's score of 0.81 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NOV	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Patterson-UTI Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

NOV pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Patterson-UTI Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. NOV pays out 138.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Patterson-UTI Energy pays out -173.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NOV has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Patterson-UTI Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

NOV presently has a consensus price target of $21.23, suggesting a potential upside of 11.93%. Patterson-UTI Energy has a consensus price target of $13.14, suggesting a potential upside of 14.03%. Given Patterson-UTI Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Patterson-UTI Energy is more favorable than NOV.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NOV	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19
Patterson-UTI Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

NOV has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Patterson-UTI Energy has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NOV beats Patterson-UTI Energy on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NOV compare to Weatherford International?

Weatherford International (NASDAQ:WFRD) and NOV (NYSE:NOV) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Weatherford International currently has a consensus target price of $119.14, suggesting a potential upside of 54.31%. NOV has a consensus target price of $21.23, suggesting a potential upside of 11.93%. Given Weatherford International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Weatherford International is more favorable than NOV.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Weatherford International	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
NOV	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19

In the previous week, NOV had 6 more articles in the media than Weatherford International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 4 mentions for Weatherford International. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Weatherford International's score of 0.36 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Weatherford International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
NOV	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

97.2% of Weatherford International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of NOV shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Weatherford International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of NOV shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Weatherford International has a net margin of 7.66% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. Weatherford International's return on equity of 21.50% beat NOV's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Weatherford International	7.66%	21.50%	7.09%
NOV	1.10%	3.44%	1.94%

Weatherford International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than NOV. Weatherford International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NOV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Weatherford International	$4.92B	1.12	$431M	$5.07	15.23
NOV	$8.74B	0.77	$145M	$0.26	72.95

Weatherford International pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. NOV pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Weatherford International pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NOV pays out 138.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NOV has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. NOV is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Weatherford International has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NOV has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Weatherford International beats NOV on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NOV compare to TechnipFMC?

NOV (NYSE:NOV) and TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

TechnipFMC has a net margin of 11.28% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. TechnipFMC's return on equity of 36.54% beat NOV's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NOV	1.10%	3.44%	1.94%
TechnipFMC	11.28%	36.54%	12.02%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NOV	$8.74B	0.77	$145M	$0.26	72.95
TechnipFMC	$9.93B	2.79	$963.90M	$2.88	24.53

93.3% of NOV shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.6% of TechnipFMC shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of NOV shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of TechnipFMC shares are held 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.

NOV presently has a consensus target price of $21.23, suggesting a potential upside of 11.93%. TechnipFMC has a consensus target price of $74.92, suggesting a potential upside of 6.06%. Given NOV's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NOV is more favorable than TechnipFMC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NOV	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19
TechnipFMC	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

NOV pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. TechnipFMC pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. NOV pays out 138.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TechnipFMC pays out 6.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NOV has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and TechnipFMC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

NOV has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TechnipFMC has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NOV and NOV both had 10 articles in the media. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat TechnipFMC's score of 0.76 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NOV	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
TechnipFMC	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

TechnipFMC beats NOV on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NOV compare to Halliburton?

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

Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. NOV pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Halliburton pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NOV pays out 138.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Halliburton has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and NOV has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Halliburton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, NOV had 4 more articles in the media than Halliburton. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NOV and 6 mentions for Halliburton. NOV's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Halliburton's score of 0.60 indicating that NOV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Halliburton	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NOV	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of NOV shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of NOV shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Halliburton presently has a consensus price target of $43.24, suggesting a potential upside of 31.84%. NOV has a consensus price target of $21.23, suggesting a potential upside of 11.93%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Halliburton is more favorable than NOV.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Halliburton	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.68
NOV	2 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19

Halliburton has a net margin of 7.16% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.10%. Halliburton's return on equity of 18.71% beat NOV's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Halliburton	7.16%	18.71%	7.89%
NOV	1.10%	3.44%	1.94%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Halliburton	$22.18B	1.23	$1.28B	$1.91	17.17
NOV	$8.74B	0.77	$145M	$0.26	72.95

Halliburton has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NOV has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Halliburton beats NOV on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	NOV	Energy Equipment & Services Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$6.73B	$3.53B	$10.30B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	1.91%	13.41%	10.64%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	72.95	25.48	20.86	23.17
Price / Sales	0.77	15.80	539.71	21.54
Price / Cash	10.50	20.70	37.30	37.05
Price / Book	1.09	2.15	4.17	4.73
Net Income	$145M	$66.30M	$4.33B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.04%	1.32%	1.38%	0.52%
1 Month Performance	-7.66%	-1.32%	-2.21%	-3.15%
1 Year Performance	51.08%	41.09%	35.80%	6.80%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NOV NOV	3.4199 of 5 stars	$18.97 +0.4%	$21.23 +11.9%	+49.1%	$6.73B	$8.74B	72.95	31,605
BKR Baker Hughes	4.8575 of 5 stars	$57.38 +2.5%	$71.41 +24.4%	+24.1%	$55.59B	$27.73B	18.51	56,000
PTEN Patterson-UTI Energy	3.745 of 5 stars	$11.55 +3.0%	$13.14 +13.7%	+103.2%	$4.28B	$4.83B	N/A	7,900
WFRD Weatherford International	4.7763 of 5 stars	$82.32 +3.3%	$114.50 +39.1%	+22.6%	$5.70B	$4.92B	16.24	16,700	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast
FTI TechnipFMC	3.8635 of 5 stars	$70.39 +2.3%	$72.08 +2.4%	+95.7%	$26.99B	$9.93B	24.44	25,407	Analyst Upgrade

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