Archrock vs TechnipFMC: Which Is the Stronger Buy Today?
TechnipFMC surged 21% during the past Month. You may be tempted to buy more, or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer Archrock gives you more. Archrock (AROC) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs TechnipFMC (FTI) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in AROC
- AROC’s quarterly revenue growth was 30.9%, vs. FTI’s 12.7%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 31.9%, ahead of FTI’s 11.2%.
- AROC leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 36.3% and 3-year average of 30.1%.
A single stock can be risky, but there is a huge value to a broader, diversified approach. If you seek an upside with less volatility than holding an individual stock, consider the Trefis High Quality Portfolio (HQ). HQ has outperformed its benchmark — a combination of S&P 500, Russell, and S&P midcap index — and achieved returns exceeding 105% since its inception. Risk management is key — consider what the long-term portfolio performance could be if you blended 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% crypto with HQ’s performance metrics.
FTI provides technologies and services for oil and gas exploration, production, and subsea systems, including design, manufacturing, and optimization of surface and subsea equipment. AROC operates and services a fleet of natural gas compression equipment, providing design, installation, maintenance, repairs, parts sales, and aftermarket services across the United States.
Valuation & Performance Overview
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| FTI | AROC | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 13.8 | 8.2 | AROC |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 12.7% | 30.9% | AROC |
| Last 12 Months | 11.2% | 31.9% | AROC |
| Last 3 Year Average | 14.5% | 20.8% | AROC |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 13.2% | 36.3% | AROC |
| Last 3 Year Average | 9.7% | 30.1% | AROC |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 274.9% | 216.6% | FTI |
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: FTI Revenue Comparison | AROC Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: FTI Operating Income Comparison | AROC Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell AROC Stock to see if Archrock’s edge holds up under the hood or if TechnipFMC still has cards to play (see Buy or Sell FTI Stock).
Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| FTI Return | -55% | -37% | 106% | 66% | 45% | 51% | 111% | ||
| AROC Return | -6% | -8% | 29% | 81% | 68% | 2% | 248% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| FTI Win Rate | 33% | 42% | 75% | 67% | 58% | 80% | 59% | ||
| AROC Win Rate | 67% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 58% | 40% | 58% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | 64% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| FTI Max Drawdown | -77% | -41% | -5% | -5% | -8% | -20% | -26% | ||
| 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 up to 11/11/2025 (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
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read AROC Dip Buyer Analyses and FTI Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.
Whatever your view on either of these stocks, investing in one or two stocks remains a risky proposition. Instead, the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.