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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: NBR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

8 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $51.12

1 Year Target Price $51.12

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$51.12 Target price
52w Low $23.27
Current$49.87
52w High $74.14

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -33.64%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 726.89M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4.59
1Y Target Price 51.12
Price to earnings Ratio 4.59
1Y Target Price 51.12
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.98
52 Weeks Range 23.27 - 74.14
Updated Date 11/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.27 - 74.14
Updated Date 11/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.86

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 7.14%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.28%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.53%
Return on Equity (TTM) 23.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 4.59
Forward PE 20.28
Enterprise Value 2657500597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value 2657500597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.95
Shares Outstanding 14561171
Shares Floating 11634376
Shares Outstanding 14561171
Shares Floating 11634376
Percent Insiders 4.57
Percent Institutions 101.97

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Nabors Industries Ltd

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Nabors Industries was founded in 1952 as Anglo American Oils Ltd. It evolved through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading land drilling contractor and provider of offshore drilling rigs and drilling solutions.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • U.S. Drilling: Operates land-based drilling rigs in the United States, providing drilling services for oil and natural gas exploration and production.
  • Canada Drilling: Operates land-based drilling rigs in Canada, providing drilling services for oil and natural gas exploration and production.
  • International Drilling: Operates land-based drilling rigs in international markets, providing drilling services for oil and natural gas exploration and production.
  • Rig Technologies: Develops and markets drilling technologies, equipment, and automation solutions.
  • Drilling Solutions: Offers various drilling solutions, including directional drilling, managed pressure drilling, and data analytics services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Anthony G. Petrello serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive management and various operational divisions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Land Drilling Rigs: Nabors provides a fleet of land drilling rigs for onshore oil and gas drilling. Market share is approximately 25%. Competitors include Helmerich & Payne, Patterson-UTI Energy, and Precision Drilling Corporation.
  • Offshore Drilling Rigs: Nabors also operates offshore drilling rigs. Market share varies depending on the specific segment. Competitors include Transocean, Valaris, and Diamond Offshore Drilling.
  • Drilling Technologies and Automation: Nabors provides technologies and automation to improve drilling, safety, and efficiency. Market share varies. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas drilling industry is cyclical and highly dependent on commodity prices. Increasing demand for energy and advancements in drilling technologies are driving growth.

Positioning

Nabors is a leading land drilling contractor, known for its technological innovation and extensive rig fleet. The company faces competition from other drilling contractors and service companies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for drilling services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Nabors is positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its scale and technological capabilities.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large and diverse rig fleet
  • Technological innovation
  • Global presence
  • Strong customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations
  • Dependence on oil and gas industry activity

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for energy
  • Growth in unconventional oil and gas production
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of new drilling technologies

Threats

  • Volatile commodity prices
  • Environmental regulations
  • Competition from other drilling contractors
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HP
  • PTI
  • PDS

Competitive Landscape

Nabors benefits from its rig fleet size and tech leadership, but it is disadvantaged by its higher debt and susceptibility to oil price volatility. It faces strong competition from companies with better balance sheets and diversified operations.

Major Acquisitions

Peak Well Systems

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 208
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand Nabors' services in well intervention and improve overall operational effeciency

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Discussed here.

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Summary

Nabors is a major player in land drilling, leveraging a large rig fleet and technological innovation. However, its high debt and sensitivity to oil prices create vulnerability. Success depends on managing debt, investing in future technologies and navigating the cyclical oil and gas market. While it has strategic acquisitions to help broaden revenue base, it must look out for pricing issues that the oil industry is prone to.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

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About Nabors Industries Ltd

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1991-02-28
Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Anthony G. Petrello J.D.
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
Full time employees 12400
Full time employees 12400

Nabors Industries Ltd. provides drilling and drilling-related services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies. It provides tubular running services, including casing and tubing running, and torque monitoring; managed pressure drilling services; and drilling-bit steering systems and rig instrumentation software. The company also offers drilling systems comprising ROCKit, a directional steering control system; SmartNAV, a collaborative guidance and advisory platform; SmartSLIDE, a directional steering control system; and RigCLOUD, a digital infrastructure that integrate applications to deliver real-time insight into operations across the rig fleet. In addition, it operates a fleet of land-based drilling rigs and marketed platforms rigs; manufactures and sells top drives, catwalks, wrenches, drawworks, and other drilling related equipment, such as robotic systems and downhole tools; and provides aftermarket sales and services for the installed base of its equipment. Nabors Industries Ltd. was founded in 1952 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.