NBR
NEUTRAL
$102.61
Live
Nabors Industries Ltd. · NYSE
Target $85.25
(-16.9%)
$23.27
52W Range
$105.17
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$1.64B
P/E
7.51
ROE
28.3%
Profit margin
9.0%
Debt/Equity
1.76
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Nabors Industries presents a complex profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a current price ($102.61) sitting between its Intrinsic Value ($95.69) and Graham Number ($111.78). While the trailing P/E is low at 7.51, the Forward P/E of 98.40 indicates a severe expected contraction in earnings, likely due to the non-recurring nature of recent EPS surprises. Despite a massive 282% one-year price surge, the stock is now trading above the analyst target price of $85.25 and exhibits a heavily bearish technical trend (10/100).
Key Strengths
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 28.32%
Very low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.51), suggesting undervalued revenue generation
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.56 and Quick Ratio of 1.34
Significant 1-year price momentum (+282.3%)
Consistent revenue growth (9.3% YoY)
Key Risks
Extreme earnings volatility with a history of deep quarterly losses
Alarming Forward P/E (98.40) suggesting a sharp decline in future profitability
High Debt/Equity ratio (1.76) compared to sector averages
Current price is ~20% above the analyst target price of $85.25
Bearish technical trend (10/100) indicating a potential trend reversal
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$92.5
-9.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
40
Moderate
65
30
55
50
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Hold
Key drivers: Earnings volatility, Forward P/E discrepancy, Technical breakdown, Strong ROE
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100
Trailing P/E 7.51 vs Forward P/E 98.40; Graham Number $111.78
Positives
- Low P/S ratio
- Price below Graham Number
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E is unsustainable
- Trading above analyst targets
Future
30/100
Revenue growth 9.3% vs Forward P/E 98.40
Positives
- Steady revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY EPS growth
- Extreme earnings unpredictability
Past
55/100
1Y Change +282.3% but volatile earnings track record
Positives
- Exceptional 1-year price return
Watchpoints
- Long history of quarterly EPS misses and losses
Health
50/100
Piotroski 4/9; Altman Z-Score N/A
Positives
- Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9)
- Adequate current ratio
Watchpoints
- High leverage (Debt/Equity 1.76)
Dividend
0/100
Dividend Strength 0/100
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$102.61
Analyst Target
$85.25
Upside/Downside
-16.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NBR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-30
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
Primary
|
+18.6% | +4.9% | +282.3% | +108.0% | +19.2% | +15.9% |
|
LPG
Dorian LPG Ltd.
Peer
|
+553.5% | +144.6% | +95.0% | +40.6% | +16.8% | +7.2% |
|
FLNG
FLEX LNG Ltd.
Peer
|
+368.6% | +32.5% | +50.9% | +31.2% | +2.4% | +0.4% |
|
KOS
Kosmos Energy Ltd.
Peer
|
+1.4% | -53.8% | +73.1% | +93.5% | 0.0% | +11.7% |
|
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
Peer
|
+4.3% | +4.3% | +4.3% | +4.3% | -4.1% | +2.3% |
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
Primary
5Y
+18.6%
3Y
+4.9%
1Y
+282.3%
6M
+108.0%
1M
+19.2%
1W
+15.9%
LPG
Dorian LPG Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+553.5%
3Y
+144.6%
1Y
+95.0%
6M
+40.6%
1M
+16.8%
1W
+7.2%
FLN
FLEX LNG Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+368.6%
3Y
+32.5%
1Y
+50.9%
6M
+31.2%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+0.4%
KOS
Kosmos Energy Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+1.4%
3Y
-53.8%
1Y
+73.1%
6M
+93.5%
1M
0.0%
1W
+11.7%
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
Peer
5Y
+4.3%
3Y
+4.3%
1Y
+4.3%
6M
+4.3%
1M
-4.1%
1W
+2.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
7.51
Forward P/E
98.4
PEG Ratio
2.9
P/B Ratio
2.53
P/S Ratio
0.51
EV/Revenue
1.25
EV/EBITDA
4.35
Market Cap
$1.64B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.0%
Operating Margin
7.82%
Gross Margin
39.89%
ROE
28.32%
ROA
3.54%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.3%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+9.28%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.76
High debt
Current Ratio
1.56
Good
Quick Ratio
1.34
Good
Cash/Share
$64.11
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-28
$N/A
2026-04-28
$-1.54
+42.3% surprise
2026-02-11
$0.17
+117.7% surprise
2025-10-28
$16.85
+922.0% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing NBR against 137 companies in the Energy sector
(14 bullish, 51 neutral, 72 bearish)
P/E Ratio
7.51
This Stock
vs
30.64
Sector Avg
-75.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
28.32%
This Stock
vs
10.58%
Sector Avg
+167.7%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
9.0%
This Stock
vs
7.94%
Sector Avg
+13.3%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.76
This Stock
vs
1.27
Sector Avg
+38.9%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
9.3%
This Stock
vs
19.16%
Sector Avg
-51.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.56
This Stock
vs
2.26
Sector Avg
-30.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.64B | 7.51 | 28.3% | 9.0% | $102.61 | |
|
LPG
Dorian LPG Ltd.
|
BULLISH | $1.66B | 13.7 | 11.2% | 30.4% | $38.76 | Compare |
|
FLNG
FLEX LNG Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $1.68B | 22.45 | 9.8% | 21.5% | $30.98 | Compare |
|
KOS
Kosmos Energy Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $1.76B | - | -80.9% | -54.3% | $2.96 | Compare |
|
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.51B | 25.77 | 64.4% | 0.6% | $18.3 | Compare |
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.6B
P/E
7.5
ROE
28.3%
Price
$102.61
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | YEARWOOD JOHN | Director | Purchase | 6,410 | $500,747 |
| 2026-02-09 | ANDREWS MARK D | Officer | Stock Award | 6,346 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,905 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | PETRELLO ANTHONY G | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 48,621 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | PETRELLO ANTHONY G | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 18,000 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | PETRELLO ANTHONY G | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 54,514 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | RESTREPO WILLIAM J | Former | Stock Award | 17,105 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | ANDREWS MARK D | Officer | Stock Award | 1,642 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 20,784 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,736 | - |
YEARWOOD JOHN
Director
2026-02-20
6,410 shares
·
$500,747
ANDREWS MARK D
Officer
2026-02-09
6,346 shares
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-09
3,905 shares
PETRELLO ANTHONY G
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
48,621 shares
PETRELLO ANTHONY G
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
18,000 shares
PETRELLO ANTHONY G
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
54,514 shares
RESTREPO WILLIAM J
Former
2025-12-31
17,105 shares
ANDREWS MARK D
Officer
2025-12-31
1,642 shares
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
20,784 shares
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
2,736 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
8 analysts
Susquehanna
2026-04-30
Neutral
Neutral
RBC Capital
2026-04-30
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
Piper Sandler
2026-04-30
Overweight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-15
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2026-04-15
Overweight
Overweight
Susquehanna
2026-04-07
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-04-01
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-02-25
Underweight
Underweight
Citigroup
2026-02-24
Neutral
Neutral
Piper Sandler
2026-02-17
Overweight
Overweight
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