Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · NASDAQ
Current Price
$56.31
PE Ratio (TTM)
17.8x
Intrinsic Value
$64.83
+13.1% margin of safety
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Long-term Equinor contracts
Extended multi-year contracts with Equinor in the North Sea solidify Baker Hughes' role in critical drilling and intervention services. This demonstrates strong customer loyalty and recurring revenue streams.
↑Rig count leadership
Baker Hughes' data on rising US rig counts highlights its central position in tracking and serving the active oil and gas exploration sector. This provides valuable market insights and operational leverage.
↑Integrated service offerings
Providing a comprehensive suite of drilling, well services, and intervention solutions allows Baker Hughes to offer end-to-end support. This integrated approach fosters deeper client relationships and operational efficiencies.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Zacks Strong Sell ratings
Multiple 'Strong Sell' ratings from Zacks indicate significant concerns about Baker Hughes' financial performance or future prospects. This suggests potential headwinds impacting the company's valuation.
↓Geopolitical oil trade risks
The mention of the Strait of Hormuz trade implies vulnerability to geopolitical instability affecting global oil flows. Disruptions in these key shipping lanes could impact demand for services.
↓Commodity price volatility
The oil services sector is inherently tied to fluctuating oil prices. Downturns in crude prices can directly reduce exploration and production activity, impacting Baker Hughes' revenue.
Base case
A base case PE valuation for BKR estimates a fair value of about $64.83 per share, against a current price of $56.31. The model assumes 7.3% annual earnings growth, a 18x target PE multiple, and a 10% discount rate.
Intrinsic Value
$64.83
Margin of safety
+13.1%
Expected annual return
+2.9%
Base case assumptions: 7.3% annual earnings growth, 18x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-06-29.
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)
17.8x
PEG Ratio
2.50
Earnings Yield
5.59%
ROE (TTM)
16.8%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$28.17
Dividend Yield
1.63%
Debt/Equity
0.84x
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 17.8x combined with a PEG ratio of 2.50 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG above 2.0 suggests BKR may be richly valued even accounting for growth. 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 (17.8x) against the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (2.50) 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 2.50, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (17.8x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG above 2.0 often signals the stock is priced aggressively relative to its growth trajectory. 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 16.8%, 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 2026-06-29. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.