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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Nabors Industries Ltd stock (NBR) is currently trading at $85.99. Nabors Industries Ltd PE ratio is 4.60. Nabors Industries Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.37. Analyst consensus price target for NBR is $71.25. WallStSmart rates NBR as Hold.

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NBR

Nabors Industries

NYSEENERGY
$85.99
$1.00 (1.18%)
52W$23.27
$83.01
Target$71.25-17.1%

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NBR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Margin of Safety
+40.1%
Strong Buy Zone
NBR Fair Value
$118.25
Graham Formula
Current Price
$85.99
$32.26 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $118.25
Overvalued
Price $85.99
Graham IV $118.25
Analyst $71.25

NBR trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $118.25, offering a 40% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

58
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
28.30%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
0.3710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
85.36%10/10

85.36% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.998/10

Trading at 1.99x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
4.599
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
4.599
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.368
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.86
Undervalued

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
Operating MarginProfitability
7.82%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

PEG RatioValuation
2.904/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Revenue GrowthGrowth
9.30%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 9.30%

Profit MarginProfitability
9.00%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$1.17B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
133.33
Expensive
NBR Target Price
$71.25
1% Downside

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.37), Price/Book (1.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 28.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.90) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 7.82%, Profit Margin at 9.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 28.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Price/Sales) and negatives (Operating Margin, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NBR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NBR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.37x trades 360% above its historical average of 0.08x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 1% below its historical high of 0.37x set in Mar 2026, and 3580% above its historical low of 0.01x in Dec 2018.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) · ENERGYOIL & GAS DRILLING

The Big Picture

Nabors Industries Ltd operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.2B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 28.3% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 84M in free cash flow and 246M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Nabors Industries Ltd push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Nabors Industries Ltd.

Bottom Line

Nabors Industries Ltd offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(40 last 3 months)

Total Buys
19
Total Sells
21
Feb 20, 2026(1 transaction)
YEARWOOD, JOHN
Director
Buy
Shares
+6,410
Feb 19, 2026(1 transaction)
RODRIGUEZ, RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sell
Shares
-162
Feb 18, 2026(1 transaction)
RODRIGUEZ, RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sell
Shares
-314
Feb 11, 2026(1 transaction)
RODRIGUEZ, RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sell
Shares
-194

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:11:35 AM

About Nabors Industries Ltd(NBR)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS DRILLING

Country

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.