NYSE:HAL is a prime example of a stock that offers more than what meets the eye in terms of fundamentals.

Uncover the hidden value in HALLIBURTON CO (NYSE:HAL) as our stock screening tool recommends it as an undervalued choice. NYSE:HAL maintains a robust financial position and offers an attractive pricing perspective. Let's dig deeper into the analysis.

Valuation Analysis for NYSE:HAL

ChartMill assigns a Valuation Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different valuation aspects and compares the price to earnings and cash flows, while taking into account profitability and growth. NYSE:HAL scores a 7 out of 10:

• Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HAL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• HAL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.08.
• The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of HAL.
• Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HAL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.99, HAL is valued rather cheaply.
• HAL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HAL is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
• HAL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• The decent profitability rating of HAL may justify a higher PE ratio.
• HAL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Understanding NYSE:HAL's Profitability

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NYSE:HAL, the assigned 7 is noteworthy for profitability:

• HAL's Return On Assets of 10.77% is amongst the best of the industry. HAL outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.78%, HAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.90%, HAL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
• The 3 year average ROIC (8.97%) for HAL is below the current ROIC(15.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.52%, HAL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.50%, HAL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
• HAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HAL has grown nicely.

Health Examination for NYSE:HAL

ChartMill employs its own Health Rating for stock assessment. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is calculated by examining various liquidity and solvency ratios. In the case of NYSE:HAL, the assigned 5 reflects its health status:

• An Altman-Z score of 3.74 indicates that HAL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.74, HAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• HAL has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that HAL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• HAL has a Current ratio of 2.14. This is in the better half of the industry: HAL outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.

Growth Analysis for NYSE:HAL

ChartMill employs its own Growth Rating system for all stocks. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived by evaluating different growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, taking into account both past performance and future projections. NYSE:HAL has earned a 5 for growth:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 66.67% over the past year.
• Measured over the past years, HAL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.38% on average per year.
• The Revenue has grown by 20.37% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
• Based on estimates for the next years, HAL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.62% on average per year.
• When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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