Baker Hughes Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 5/6
Baker Hughes has a total shareholder equity of $19.5B and total debt of $16.2B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 82.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $50.9B and $31.4B respectively. Baker Hughes's EBIT is $3.6B making its interest coverage ratio 13.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $15.9B.
Key information
82.93%
Debt to equity ratio
US$16.16b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 13.9x |
| Cash | US$15.93b |
| Equity | US$19.49b |
| Total liabilities | US$31.41b |
| Total assets | US$50.90b |
Recent financial health updates
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Recent updates
BKR: Waygate Review And Data Center Exposure Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
The analyst price target for Baker Hughes has shifted from $62.67 to $69.33. Analysts cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and future P/E, along with a broad series of recent target hikes across major research firms, as key drivers of the change.
Multi Year LNG And Power Backlog Will Support Stronger Long Term Earnings Resilience
Catalysts About Baker Hughes Baker Hughes provides equipment, services and digital solutions across the full energy value chain, from production to power and industrial applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Baker Hughes: Record Backlog, Iran Tailwinds, And AI Exposure Aren't Enough
Apr 24BKR: Waygate Review And Sector Exposure Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts raised the Baker Hughes price target by about $1 to $62.67, citing slightly adjusted growth, margin and discount rate assumptions, as well as a modestly higher future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research has been broadly focused on recalibrating valuation for Baker Hughes, with a series of higher price targets clustered around similar timeframes.BKR: IET Execution And Waygate Sale Review Will Support Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have nudged Baker Hughes' average price target higher, with a cluster of recent increases ranging from $2 to $14 as they update models for slightly revised fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Baker Hughes clusters around a series of price target changes, with most moves pointing to modestly higher fair value estimates and one trim within a relatively tight range.BKR: IET Execution And Waygate Review Will Support Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Baker Hughes higher to about $61.38, reflecting updated views that slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a similar forward P/E profile are supported by a recent wave of upward target revisions across major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered around upward price target revisions, with only one modest cut, giving you a fairly clear snapshot of how the Street is thinking about Baker Hughes today.BKR: IET Execution And Energy Transition Deals Will Support Fairly Valued Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Baker Hughes has moved modestly higher to $60.80. The shift is supported by a series of recent price target increases from major firms that point to recalibrated assumptions around long term earnings power and sector positioning.Some May Be Optimistic About Baker Hughes' (NASDAQ:BKR) Earnings
Feb 12
BKR: IET Execution And Geopolitical Openings Will Guide Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have raised their Baker Hughes fair value estimate to $59.75 from $53.47, as a series of recent price target increases across the Street has been supported by updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Street research on Baker Hughes has been active, with several firms revisiting their assumptions for growth, margins, and valuation multiples.BKR: IET Execution And Geopolitical Openings Will Shape Next Cycle Outlook
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Baker Hughes edges higher to about $53.47. Analysts point to refined expectations around revenue growth, margins and future P/E, supported by recent Street research that has generally nudged targets upward across the oilfield services group.BKR: IET Resilience And Potential Breakup Will Shape Next Cycle Outlook
Analysts have made only a small adjustment to their Baker Hughes price targets, with a blended fair value estimate now effectively unchanged at about US$53. This reflects mixed views, as some firms trimmed targets on more cautious oilfield spending expectations, while others nudged them higher on resilient U.S. activity and the ongoing strength of the Industrial & Energy Technology business.BKR: IET Outperformance And Divestitures Will Drive Upside In Coming Cycle
Analysts have nudged their price target on Baker Hughes modestly higher, lifting fair value by about $0.57 to roughly $53.14. They cite continued outperformance in the Industrial and Energy Technology unit, improving long cycle energy activity, and a supportive backlog and divestiture strategy despite a still choppy macro backdrop.BKR: Divestiture Plans And Leadership Changes Will Shape Sector Recovery Prospects
Baker Hughes' analyst fair value estimate was nudged slightly higher, rising by $0.05 to $52.57. Analysts cite ongoing strength in the company's Industrial and Energy Technology segment, along with improved execution and sector recovery signals.BKR: Sector Activity Rebound And Divestiture Plans Will Shape Risk-Reward Ahead
The average analyst price target for Baker Hughes has increased modestly to approximately $52.52 per share. This reflects analysts' expectations for improving sector momentum and upcoming strategic catalysts, despite a still cautious macroeconomic environment.BKR: Broader Energy Transition And Asset Portfolio Moves Will Shape Medium-Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their average price target for Baker Hughes, increasing it by approximately $0.68 to $52.43. Improving energy sector fundamentals and continued operational momentum support a more positive outlook for the shares.Expanding Distributed Power And New Energy Will Define Long-Term Trends
The analyst price target for Baker Hughes increased modestly to approximately $51.75 per share. This reflects analyst expectations of improved revenue growth and favorable momentum in the company's Industrial & Energy Technology segment, despite ongoing sector challenges.Expanding Distributed Power And New Energy Will Define Long-Term Trends
The analyst price target for Baker Hughes has increased modestly to approximately $51.43. This reflects a blend of stronger Industrial & Energy Technologies momentum, successful acquisitions, and improved revenue diversification, according to analysts.Expanding Distributed Power And New Energy Will Define Long-Term Trends
Analysts have raised Baker Hughes’ price target slightly to $50.55, citing strong revenue growth and diversification in the IET segment, a transformative acquisition of Chart Industries, robust order backlog, and secular industry tailwinds, though some caution lingers due to oilfield services underperformance and regional uncertainties. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Baker Hughes’ rapid expansion and revenue growth in its Industrial & Energy Technologies (IET) segment, now comprising a majority of total revenues, driven by strength in non-oil and gas end-markets.Here's Why We Think Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jul 13Baker Hughes Company's (NASDAQ:BKR) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Jun 27This Is Why Baker Hughes Company's (NASDAQ:BKR) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate
May 14Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
May 09Baker Hughes: Turmoil Ahead
Apr 20Baker Hughes: Energy Services Firm Will Continue Firing On All Cylinders
Feb 22Baker Hughes: A Rare GARP Story In Energy, A Buy Into Earnings
Jan 07Baker Hughes Q3 Results: Decent Performance, But I Am Cautious For Now
Oct 23Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: BKR's short term assets ($28.6B) exceed its short term liabilities ($13.4B).
Long Term Liabilities: BKR's short term assets ($28.6B) exceed its long term liabilities ($18.0B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: BKR's net debt to equity ratio (1.2%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: BKR's debt to equity ratio has increased from 43.7% to 82.9% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: BKR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (22.3%).
Interest Coverage: BKR's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (13.9x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 11:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Baker Hughes Company is covered by 44 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |