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BKR vs. COP: Baker Hughes vs. ConocoPhillips Stock Comparison

How do Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP) both fall under the Energy industry group, but BKR is classified in Energy Equipment & Services while COP is classified in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels.

Company profile comparison for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Profile ItemBKRCOP
NameBaker Hughes CompanyConocoPhillips
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & ServicesOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Market Capitalization47.54 billion USD161.12 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateApril 6, 1987December 31, 1981
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BKR
COP
GSPC
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Total Return (1Y)3.17%62.02%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)15.12%9.29%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)16.57%16.40%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

BKR
COP
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)35.34%31.63%
Beta (5Y)1.100.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)-46.53%-36.30%
Avg. Volume (3M)7.67M6.60M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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BKR and COP are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.031.83
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.042.70

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 15.06% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 17.66% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

BKR

Energy industry group

15.06%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
BKR
15.06%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%

COP

Energy industry group

17.66%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
COP
17.66%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 10.08% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 16.76% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

BKR

Energy industry group

10.08%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
Median
10.10%
BKR
10.08%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%

COP

Energy industry group

16.76%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
COP
16.76%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 11.29% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 30.05% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

BKR

Energy industry group

11.29%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
Median
18.73%
BKR
11.29%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%

COP

Energy industry group

30.05%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
COP
30.05%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
ROE (TTM)15.06%17.66%
ROA (TTM)4.46%8.98%
Net Margin (TTM)10.08%16.76%
Operating Margin (TTM)11.29%30.05%
Gross Margin (TTM)23.70%49.01%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at -0.35% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 7.67% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at -12.75% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at -18.69% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Revenue Growth (YoY)-0.35%7.67%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)9.44%-9.11%
EPS Growth (YoY)-12.75%-18.69%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---24.18%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 1.24 and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.52 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

BKR

Energy industry group

1.24

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
BKR
1.24
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24

COP

Energy industry group

1.52

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
COP
1.52
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 0.89 and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.35 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

BKR

Energy industry group

0.89

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
BKR
0.89
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

COP

Energy industry group

0.35

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
COP
0.35
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.241.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.890.35
Net Debt / EBITDA2.570.45

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 1.99% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.48% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

BKR

Energy industry group

1.99%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
BKR
1.99%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

COP

Energy industry group

2.48%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
COP
2.48%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 31.62% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 35.41% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

BKR

Energy industry group

31.62%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
BKR
31.62%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

COP

Energy industry group

35.41%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
COP
35.41%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.99%2.48%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)31.62%35.41%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 16.45 and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 14.36 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

BKR

Energy industry group

16.45

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
BKR
16.45
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99

COP

Energy industry group

14.36

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
COP
14.36
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Baker Hughes (BKR) at 1.65 and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.34 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

BKR

Energy industry group

1.65

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
Median
1.69
BKR
1.65
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00

COP

Energy industry group

2.34

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
COP
2.34
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Baker Hughes (BKR) at 2.36 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.44 carries an above-peer premium to book — COP is pricier on assets.

BKR

Energy industry group

2.36

Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
BKR
2.36
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01

COP

Energy industry group

2.44

Max
4.21
COP
2.44
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
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Baker Hughes (BKR) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Baker Hughes (BKR) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
MetricBKRCOP
P/E Ratio (TTM)16.4514.36
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.652.34
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.362.44
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.69%7.12%