Baker Hughes (BKR) Wins Fresh LNG Deals, Is The Stock Still A Bargain?
Baker Hughes (BKR) drew fresh investor attention after securing new liquefaction equipment and gas turbine upgrade contracts at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG facility, along with a multi-year power generation equipment agreement with Kodiak Gas Services.
See our latest analysis for Baker Hughes.
Recent deals in LNG and power generation have arrived as Baker Hughes' share price, at US$57.56, shows mixed momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 9.06% but a 30 day share price return that is down 8.66%. Even so, the longer picture remains strong, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.87% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 214.93%. This suggests that recent news is being weighed against an already strong run.
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Baker Hughes looks like a solid energy and infrastructure supplier on the back of these LNG and power deals, but after a long run and a sharp short term swing, is the stock still priced reasonably for new buyers?
Most Popular Narrative: 19.2% Undervalued
The most widely followed narrative on Baker Hughes pegs fair value at $71.24, comfortably above the recent $57.56 close, framing the latest LNG wins against a valuation backdrop that still sees upside.
The company's strong momentum in securing large-scale service contracts, framework agreements, and technology-driven orders (such as for data centers, LNG, CCS, and recurring gas tech services) is driving an all-time high IET backlog, building strong visibility into future revenue and supporting sustained earnings durability.
Curious what kind of revenue path and margin profile sit behind that backlog story? The fair value reflects measured growth assumptions, steady profitability, and a richer future earnings multiple that needs to be squared with today’s price.
Result: Fair Value of $71.24 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, investors still need to weigh the risk that Baker Hughes remains closely tied to volatile oil and gas spending, while tariffs and supply chain costs could pressure margins.
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