Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)vsNoble Corporation plc (NE)
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd
$87.49
+1.74%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.17B
NE
Noble Corporation plc
$49.39
-0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nabors Industries Ltd generates 2% more annual revenue ($3.18B vs $3.11B). NBR leads profitability with a 9.0% profit margin vs 7.0%. NBR trades at a lower P/E of 4.6x. NBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
NBR
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
NE
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.1%
Fair Value
$118.25
Current Price
$87.49
$30.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-380.0%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$49.39
$40.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBR
The strongest argument for NBR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : NE
The strongest argument for NE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : NBR
The primary concerns for NBR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NE
The primary concerns for NE are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
NBR is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
NBR generates stronger free cash flow (84M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NBR scores higher overall (60/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Nabors Industries Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Nabors Industries Ltd. provides drilling and drilling related services for onshore and offshore oil and natural gas wells. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Noble Corporation plc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Noble Corporation is an offshore drilling contractor for the global oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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