Operating Margin - Halliburton Co (SWB:HAL)

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Price: 23.98 EUR 0.38%

Market Cap: 21.2B EUR

14.4%

Current

16%

Average

7.1%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

14.4%

Operating Profit

3.2B

Revenue

22.1B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US		Halliburton Co NYSE:HAL	23.6B USD	14%
US		Schlumberger NV NYSE:SLB	56.7B USD	17%
US	B	Baker Hughes Co NASDAQ:BKR	44.7B USD	13%
LU		Tenaris SA MIL:TEN	17B EUR	19%
UK		TechnipFMC PLC NYSE:FTI	18.1B USD	13%
CN		Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co Ltd SZSE:002353	72.7B CNY	19%
FR		Technip Energies NV PAR:TE	5.7B EUR	7%
UK		Subsea 7 SA OSE:SUBC	60.7B NOK	9%
US		Nov Inc NYSE:NOV	5.7B USD	8%
US		Weatherford International PLC NASDAQ:WFRD	5.6B USD	16%
IT		Saipem SpA MIL:SPM	4.8B EUR	4%

Halliburton Co
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

20.2B EUR

Industry

N/A

Halliburton Co., a titan in the oilfield services industry, is a firm whose roots reach back to 1919 when Erle P. Halliburton laid the groundwork for what would become a worldwide leader in energy services. The company's journey is interwoven with the evolution of the energy sector itself, embodying the twin imperatives of innovation and resilience. Halliburton's business model revolves around providing a comprehensive suite of services and products to the upstream oil and gas industry. From exploration to production, the company offers solutions that encompass well construction, formation evaluation, and completion and production services, essentially acting as an indispensable partner in the process of extracting hydrocarbons from beneath the earth's surface. By integrating cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise, Halliburton aids its clients in maximizing the efficiency and profitability of their oil and gas fields. Operating across more than 80 countries, Halliburton generates revenue through a blend of strategic service offerings and technology-driven solutions. At its core, the company thrives by aligning its business strategies with the dynamic needs of its clients, focusing heavily on research and development to stay ahead in this competitive sector. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its significant investments in modernizing drilling equipment, perfecting well completion techniques, and enhancing real-time data analytics capabilities. This not only facilitates smoother and more effective extraction processes for its clients but also fortifies Halliburton's position as a crucial linchpin in the global energy supply chain. Ultimately, Halliburton's financial success is deeply linked to the performance of the oil and gas markets, as its fortunes ebb and tide alongside the imperative demand for energy resources worldwide.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

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Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

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Halliburton Co
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