Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · NASDAQ
Current Price
$62.34
PE Ratio (TTM)
19.9x
Intrinsic Value
$69.43
+10.2% margin of safety
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Integrated Technology & Service Portfolio
Baker Hughes offers a comprehensive suite of oilfield equipment and services, creating a sticky ecosystem for customers. This integration fosters strong customer relationships and high switching costs.
↑Global Scale & Infrastructure
Its extensive global presence and established infrastructure provide a significant competitive advantage. This allows for efficient service delivery and deep market penetration worldwide.
↑Recurring Revenue from Services
A substantial portion of revenue comes from ongoing service contracts and aftermarket support. This creates a predictable revenue stream and reinforces customer loyalty.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Integration Risk from Acquisitions
The recent Chart acquisition introduces integration challenges and increased debt. Successful deleveraging and synergy realization are critical for financial health.
↓Commodity Price Volatility
The company's performance is inherently tied to volatile oil and gas prices. Fluctuations can impact demand for its services and equipment, affecting revenue and profitability.
↓Geopolitical Instability
Operations in diverse global regions expose Baker Hughes to geopolitical risks. Political instability or sanctions can disrupt supply chains and project execution.
Base case
At a current price of $62.34, the base case PE valuation puts BKR fair value near $69.43 per share. That figure assumes 7.2% yearly earnings growth, a target PE multiple of 19.92x, and a 10% discount rate.
Intrinsic Value
$69.43
Margin of safety
+10.2%
Expected annual return
+2.2%
Base case assumptions: 7.2% annual earnings growth, 19.92x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-08-21.
This base case uses default assumptions and is not financial advice. The fair value changes significantly when the target PE or earnings growth rate changes. Open the calculator to set your own assumptions and see the full sensitivity range.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for Baker Hughes Company respond.
Open PE Calculator for BKRBaker Hughes Co. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of oilfield products, services, and digital solutions. It operates through the Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) and industrial and Energy Technology (IET) segments. The OFSE segment designs and manufactures products and provides services for onshore and offshore oilfield operations. The IET segment combines expertise, technologies, and services for industrial and energy customers including on and off-shore, LNG, pipeline and gas storage, refining, petrochemical, distributed gas, flow and process control, and industrial segments such as nuclear, aviation, automotive, marine, food and beverage, mining, cement and utilities. The company was founded in April 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
PE Ratio (TTM)
19.9x
PEG Ratio
10.19
Earnings Yield
5.01%
ROE (TTM)
16.3%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$27.98
Dividend Yield
1.48%
Debt/Equity
0.82x
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of BKR reflects how much investors pay per dollar of Baker Hughes Company's earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers and the company's own historical range.
BKR's PE of 19.9x combined with a PEG ratio of 10.19 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical Oil & Gas Equipment & Services, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value Baker Hughes Company using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (19.9x) against the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (10.19) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
BKR's PEG ratio is 10.19, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (19.9x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the expected earnings growth rate. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how BKR is priced versus Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For BKR, with a strong ROE of 16.3%, both methods are worth using — PE for a market-relative check, DCF to stress-test whether fundamentals justify the price. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value BKR with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-08-21. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.