BKR Jumps 12% in a Day, But Does AROC Offer Better Fundamentals?

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AROC offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation.

  • AROC’s quarterly revenue growth was 29.3%, vs. BKR’s 0.1%.
  • In addition, its Last 12 Months growth came in at 20.1%, ahead of BKR’s 6.2%.
  • AROC leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 33.4% and 3-year average of 26.6%.

That is one way to look at stocks. Trefis High Quality Portfolio evaluates much more, and is designed to reduce stock-specific risk while giving upside exposure

Valuation & Performance Overview

BKR AROC Preferred
Valuation
P/EBIT Ratio 12.8 9.7 AROC
Revenue Growth
Last Quarter 0.1% 29.3% AROC
Last 12 Months 6.2% 20.1% AROC
Last 3 Year Average 10.8% 16.5% AROC
Operating Margins
Last 12 Months 12.5% 33.4% AROC
Last 3 Year Average 10.8% 26.6% AROC
Momentum
Last 3 Year Return 100.0% 238.1% AROC

Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: BKR Revenue Comparison | AROC Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: BKR Operating Income Comparison | AROC Operating Income Comparison

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Historical Market Performance

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total [1] Avg Best
Returns
BKR Return -15% 19% 26% 19% 23% 10% 86%
AROC Return -6% -8% 29% 81% 68% -6% 224% <===
S&P 500 Return 16% 27% -19% 24% 23% 8% 94%
Monthly Win Rates [3]
BKR Win Rate 50% 50% 58% 50% 67% 50% 54%
AROC Win Rate 67% 42% 67% 75% 58% 33% 57%
S&P 500 Win Rate 58% 75% 42% 67% 75% 50% 61% <===
Max Drawdowns [4]
BKR Max Drawdown -63% -6% -13% -9% -17% -14% -20%
AROC Max Drawdown -79% -13% -11% -2% -6% -15% -21%
S&P 500 Max Drawdown -31% -1% -25% -1% -2% -15% -12% <===

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year till date (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year