SLB vs VRT: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of SLB N.V. and Vertiv Holdings Co β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-25.
SLB N.V. Β· Energy
$56.15
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B
VS
Vertiv Holdings Co Β· Industrials
$305.14
-45.0% upside to fair value
Grade D High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
SLB has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). SLB trades at a lower forward P/E (24.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric SLB VRT
Current Price $56.15 $305.14
Fair Value Estimate $81.42 $167.83
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% -45.0%
Market Cap $84.3B $116.8B
Forward P/E 24.3x 75.0x
EV / EBITDA 17.5x 50.1x
Price / Sales 2.4x 10.8x
Price / FCF 17.6x 50.5x
Revenue Growth YoY +2.7% +30.1%
Gross Margin 13.6% 36.2%
Operating Margin 11.5% 18.5%
Return on Equity 12.2% 42.1%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 5.69% 1.98%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
SLB β€” SLB N.V.
SLB N.V. is the world's largest oilfield services company operating primarily in the energy sector with a focus on oil and gas equipment and services. The company benefits from a diversified revenue base across well construction, production systems, reservoir characterization, and digital integration, with fiscal year 2024 revenues totaling over $37 billion. Despite modest revenue growth of 2.7% …
VRT β€” Vertiv Holdings Co
Vertiv Holdings Co operates in the electrical equipment and parts industry within the industrials sector, focusing on critical digital infrastructure technology products and services. The company has demonstrated strong business quality with a 42.1% return on equity, 30.1% revenue growth, and 137.1% earnings growth in the most recent quarter, supported by solid margins including a 36.2% gross mar…
Accumulation Zones
Metric SLB VRT
Zone Low $61.06 $125.87
Zone High $69.21 $142.66
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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