Schlumberger Limited. (SLB), Halliburton Company (HAL), Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI): Buy This Oil-Field Services Stock if…

The company, like Halliburton, does have a very strong U.S. onshore business as well as strong growth internationally. However, Baker Hughes is most focused on winning in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is a leading provider of well construction services in what is one of the fastest growing deepwater markets in the world. At about 15 times earnings and a dividend of just over 1.25% the company might offer the best blend of income and value of the three.

My Foolish take
I’m most intrigued by Halliburton, as I think that its decision to stick with its U.S. onshore customers and invest right here at home will payoff big time in the years ahead. It’s a leader in fracking technology including developing clean frack fluids made entirely of ingredients sourced from the food industry. The company is making the investments necessary to win as we continue on our journey toward energy independence.

Halliburton, along with other domestic oil and gas service companies, has taken a hit in the recent past due to a slowdown in the natural gas drilling boom of the last couple of years. As this market looks to rebound, investors would be wise to consider Halliburton, one of the top companies in the business and one of those most in tune with the domestic market.

The article Buy This Oil-Field Services Stock if… originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Matt DiLallo.

Fool contributor Matt DiLallo has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Halliburton.

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