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TDW vs. WFRD, HAL, HLX, NE, and NOV

Should you buy Tidewater stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Tidewater 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 Tidewater include Weatherford International (WFRD), Halliburton (HAL), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), Noble (NE), and NOV (NOV). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Tidewater compare to Weatherford International?

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

95.1% of Tidewater shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Weatherford International shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Tidewater shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Weatherford International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Weatherford International had 13 more articles in the media than Tidewater. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Weatherford International and 2 mentions for Tidewater. Tidewater's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Weatherford International's score of 0.08 indicating that Tidewater is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tidewater
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Weatherford International
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tidewater$1.35B2.77$334.66M$5.9712.60
Weatherford International$4.92B1.16$431M$6.3912.49

Tidewater presently has a consensus price target of $89.33, indicating a potential upside of 18.75%. Weatherford International has a consensus price target of $113.78, indicating a potential upside of 42.53%. Given Weatherford International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Weatherford International is more favorable than Tidewater.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tidewater
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Weatherford International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Tidewater has a net margin of 22.16% compared to Weatherford International's net margin of 9.49%. Weatherford International's return on equity of 28.31% beat Tidewater's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tidewater22.16% 8.79% 4.92%
Weatherford International 9.49%28.31%8.95%

Tidewater has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Weatherford International has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Weatherford International beats Tidewater on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tidewater compare to Halliburton?

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

Halliburton presently has a consensus price target of $43.27, suggesting a potential upside of 23.13%. Tidewater has a consensus price target of $89.33, suggesting a potential upside of 18.75%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Tidewater.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Tidewater
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Tidewater shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Tidewater shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tidewater has a net margin of 22.16% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Tidewater's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Halliburton6.95% 19.04% 7.96%
Tidewater 22.16%8.79%4.92%

In the previous week, Halliburton had 28 more articles in the media than Tidewater. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Halliburton and 2 mentions for Tidewater. Tidewater's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Halliburton's score of 0.78 indicating that Tidewater is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Halliburton
15 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tidewater
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than Tidewater. Tidewater 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
Halliburton$22.18B1.32$1.28B$1.8219.31
Tidewater$1.35B2.77$334.66M$5.9712.60

Halliburton has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tidewater has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Halliburton beats Tidewater on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tidewater compare to Helix Energy Solutions Group?

Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) and Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

91.3% of Helix Energy Solutions Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Tidewater shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of Helix Energy Solutions Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Tidewater shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Helix Energy Solutions Group has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tidewater has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Tidewater has a net margin of 22.16% compared to Helix Energy Solutions Group's net margin of 1.10%. Tidewater's return on equity of 8.79% beat Helix Energy Solutions Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Helix Energy Solutions Group1.10% 1.82% 1.09%
Tidewater 22.16%8.79%4.92%

In the previous week, Helix Energy Solutions Group had 1 more articles in the media than Tidewater. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Helix Energy Solutions Group and 2 mentions for Tidewater. Helix Energy Solutions Group's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Tidewater's score of 0.80 indicating that Helix Energy Solutions Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Helix Energy Solutions Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tidewater
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Helix Energy Solutions Group$1.29B1.08$30.83M$0.1094.95
Tidewater$1.35B2.77$334.66M$5.9712.60

Helix Energy Solutions Group currently has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.12%. Tidewater has a consensus price target of $89.33, indicating a potential upside of 18.75%. Given Helix Energy Solutions Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helix Energy Solutions Group is more favorable than Tidewater.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Helix Energy Solutions Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Tidewater
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Summary

Tidewater beats Helix Energy Solutions Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tidewater compare to Noble?

Noble (NYSE:NE) and Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noble$3.29B1.99$216.72M$1.4328.70
Tidewater$1.35B2.77$334.66M$5.9712.60

Noble has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tidewater has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Tidewater has a net margin of 22.16% compared to Noble's net margin of 7.17%. Tidewater's return on equity of 8.79% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble7.17% 2.32% 1.40%
Tidewater 22.16%8.79%4.92%

In the previous week, Noble had 1 more articles in the media than Tidewater. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Noble and 2 mentions for Tidewater. Tidewater's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Noble's score of 0.52 indicating that Tidewater is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tidewater
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Noble presently has a consensus target price of $43.13, suggesting a potential upside of 5.08%. Tidewater has a consensus target price of $89.33, suggesting a potential upside of 18.75%. Given Tidewater's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tidewater is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Tidewater
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

68.1% of Noble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Tidewater shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Noble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Tidewater shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tidewater beats Noble on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tidewater compare to NOV?

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

Tidewater has a net margin of 22.16% compared to NOV's net margin of 1.05%. Tidewater's return on equity of 8.79% beat NOV's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NOV1.05% 3.34% 1.90%
Tidewater 22.16%8.79%4.92%

In the previous week, NOV had 12 more articles in the media than Tidewater. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for NOV and 2 mentions for Tidewater. Tidewater's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat NOV's score of 0.61 indicating that Tidewater is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NOV
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tidewater
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NOV$8.74B0.80$145M$0.2481.19
Tidewater$1.35B2.77$334.66M$5.9712.60

NOV presently has a consensus target price of $20.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.21%. Tidewater has a consensus target price of $89.33, indicating a potential upside of 18.75%. Given Tidewater's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tidewater is more favorable than NOV.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NOV
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.24
Tidewater
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

NOV has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tidewater has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

93.3% of NOV shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Tidewater shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of NOV shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Tidewater shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tidewater beats NOV on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TDW vs. The Competition

MetricTidewaterOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$3.75B$16.43B$10.02B$23.40B
Dividend YieldN/A4.02%11.40%4.19%
P/E Ratio12.6326.0319.1331.00
Price / Sales2.775.72400.9520.01
Price / Cash8.9418.9437.0933.10
Price / Book2.742.474.094.77
Net Income$334.66M$788.29M$4.24B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.48%3.34%0.77%0.15%
1 Month Performance11.35%1.62%-1.74%1.78%
1 Year Performance54.74%13.09%28.88%16.67%

Tidewater Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TDW
Tidewater
3.9743 of 5 stars
$75.23
+0.8%
$89.33
+18.7%
+61.2%$3.75B$1.35B12.637,300
WFRD
Weatherford International
4.9416 of 5 stars
$81.10
-3.9%
$114.00
+40.6%
+52.5%$6.07B$4.92B12.6916,700
HAL
Halliburton
4.9561 of 5 stars
$35.22
+2.4%
$43.18
+22.6%
+65.0%$28.73B$22.18B19.3546,000
HLX
Helix Energy Solutions Group
3.9153 of 5 stars
$9.52
+3.2%
$11.50
+20.9%
+54.7%$1.36B$1.29B95.152,212
NE
Noble
3.3176 of 5 stars
$41.78
+4.5%
$43.25
+3.5%
+51.3%$6.38B$3.29B29.214,500

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