Can Archrock Outrun SLB in the Next Rally?
SLB fell -5.4% during the past Day. 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 SLB (SLB) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in AROC
- AROC’s quarterly revenue growth was 7.7%, vs. SLB’s 2.7%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 22.7%, ahead of SLB’s -0.4%.
- AROC leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 38.3% and 3-year average of 33.3%.
These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how SLB’s fundamentals stack up against those of AROC on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| SLB | AROC | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 15.9 | 10.2 | AROC |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 2.7% | 7.7% | AROC |
| Last 12 Months | -0.4% | 22.7% | AROC |
| Last 3 Year Average | 6.5% | 20.0% | AROC |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 14.4% | 38.3% | AROC |
| Last 3 Year Average | 16.2% | 33.3% | AROC |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 28.8% | 292.2% | 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.
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See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell AROC Stock and Buy or Sell SLB Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years.
Historical Market Performance
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| SLB Return | 40% | 81% | -1% | -24% | 3% | 53% | 201% | ||
| AROC Return | -8% | 29% | 81% | 68% | 8% | 35% | 426% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 11% | 102% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| SLB Win Rate | 58% | 67% | 50% | 33% | 67% | 83% | 60% | ||
| AROC Win Rate | 42% | 67% | 75% | 58% | 42% | 67% | 58% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 67% | 65% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| SLB Max Drawdown | -28% | -37% | -26% | -32% | -26% | -14% | -27% | ||
| AROC Max Drawdown | -30% | -38% | -20% | -24% | -30% | -17% | -26% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | -13% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/5/2026 (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 SLB Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.
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