Baker Hughes Co (BKR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
LNG turbomachinery strength and 5.5% FCF yield support double-digit upside, counterbalanced by $13.6B Chart integration and insider selling.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Baker Hughes Co stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Baker Hughes combines market leadership in LNG turbomachinery with steady 5.5% FCF yield, but integration risks from its Chart Industries transaction and persistent insider selling justify a HOLD rating while awaiting chart stabilization.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 58/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 78/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 48/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 82/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 28/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 68/100 (weight 15%)
Baker Hughes Co opportunities and risks
What speaks for BKR
- Dominant position in LNG turbomachinery and power generation expansion driven by global gas demand
What speaks against BKR
- Integration complexity and leverage overhang from $13.6B Chart Industries transaction
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKR | 18.2x | 2.1x | 12.1x | 23.6% | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| SLB | 24.7x | 2.1x | 12.1x | 16.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| HAL | 17.1x | 1.2x | 8.1x | 15.1% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| NOV | 76.5x | 0.8x | 10.6x | 20.5% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| WFRD | 16.5x | 1.3x | 7.5x | 62.1% | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| SEI | 68.6x | 5.6x | 24.4x | 40.7% | 7.2% | -16.9% |
| Peer median | 24.7x | 1.3x | 10.6x | 20.5% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
Frequently asked questions about Baker Hughes Co (BKR)
Is BKR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Baker Hughes Co as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Baker Hughes combines market leadership in LNG turbomachinery with steady 5.5% FCF yield, but integration risks from its Chart Industries transaction and persistent insider selling justify a HOLD rating while awaiting chart stabilization. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is BKR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for BKR is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.