Noble Corporation plc (NE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Noble Corporation plc stock (NE) is currently trading at $49.39. Noble Corporation plc PE ratio is 36.87. Noble Corporation plc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.56. Analyst consensus price target for NE is $42.20. WallStSmart rates NE as Sell.
- NE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- NE PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- NE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- NE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- NE fair value vs current price
- NE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is NE undervalued or overvalued?
- Noble Corporation plc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Noble Corporation plc (NE)
NE trades 380% above its Graham fair value of $9.18, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Noble Corporation plc (NE) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
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 price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Noble Corporation plc (NE) Key Strengths (3)
85.77% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.75x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Noble Corporation plc (NE) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -20.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -9.50%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.56x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Noble Corporation plc (NE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 37/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.75) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.56) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -20.00%, EPS Growth at -9.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.71%, Operating Margin at 9.92%, Profit Margin at 6.97%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.71% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -20.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
NE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.56x trades 28% below its historical average of 3.57x (39th percentile). The current valuation is 64% below its historical high of 7.08x set in Dec 2022, and 134% above its historical low of 1.09x in Apr 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Noble Corporation plc (NE) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS DRILLING
The Big Picture
Noble Corporation plc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.1B with 20% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 35M in free cash flow and 187M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 20% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
ROE of 4.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Noble Corporation plc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Noble Corporation plc.
Bottom Line
Noble Corporation plc 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.
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About Noble Corporation plc(NE)
NYSE
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.