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NOV Inc. (NOV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: NOV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
24 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $15.38
1 Year Target Price $15.38
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -26.54% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.91 | 1Y Target Price 15.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.91 | 1Y Target Price 15.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 24 | Beta 1.32 | 52 Weeks Range 10.59 - 16.86 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.59 - 16.86 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.29% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.21 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 5.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.54% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.38% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.91 | Forward PE 12.45 | Enterprise Value 6193014528 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 |
Enterprise Value 6193014528 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.91 | Shares Outstanding 371364992 | Shares Floating 368067018 |
Shares Outstanding 371364992 | Shares Floating 368067018 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.82 | Percent Institutions 105.14 |
Upturn AI SWOT
NOV Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
NOV Inc., formerly National Oilwell Varco, was formed in 1841 and has grown through strategic acquisitions. It designs, manufactures, and sells oilfield equipment and technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Wellbore Technologies: Provides technologies for drilling optimization, well construction, and wellbore intervention.
- Completion & Production Solutions: Offers equipment and technologies for well completion, production, and subsea infrastructure.
- Rig Technologies: Designs and manufactures drilling rigs and related equipment.
Leadership and Structure
NOV Inc. has a board of directors and an executive leadership team led by the CEO. The organizational structure is divided into business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Drilling Motors: Provides drilling motors for directional drilling and other applications. Market share varies regionally, competitors include Baker Hughes and Halliburton.
- Downhole Tools: Offers a wide range of downhole tools for well construction and intervention. Market share is fragmented, competitors include Schlumberger and Weatherford.
- FiberGlass Systems: FiberGlass Systems provide corrosion-resistant piping solutions for oil and gas, chemical processing, and industrial applications. NOV claims to be the largest supplier of fiberglass pipe. Competitors include Smith Fibercast and RTP Company.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oilfield services industry is cyclical and influenced by oil prices, drilling activity, and technological advancements.
Positioning
NOV Inc. is a leading provider of oilfield equipment and technologies, with a strong global presence and a comprehensive product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for oilfield equipment and services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. NOV Inc. is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong brand recognition
- Technological innovation
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to oil price fluctuations
- High debt levels
- Complexity of operations
- Cyclical nature of business
Opportunities
- Growing demand for oil and gas
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new technologies
- Increase of offshore drilling.
Threats
- Decline in oil prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLB
- BKR
- HAL
Competitive Landscape
NOV Inc. competes with other major oilfield service companies on the basis of technology, service quality, and price. It possesses a wide range of product offering that other don't have which provides a competitive edge but is exposed to oil price volatility.
Major Acquisitions
Robotic Drilling Systems
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10
- Strategic Rationale: The company acquired Robotic Drilling Systems as part of its strategic plan to grow its robotics portfolio for automation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: NOV Inc.'s historical growth has been influenced by oil price cycles and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project that NOV Inc.'s future growth will be driven by increased drilling activity and technological advancements.
Recent Initiatives: NOV Inc. has recently focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and the development of new technologies.
Summary
NOV Inc. is a leading oilfield equipment provider significantly influenced by oil price fluctuations. Its broad product portfolio and global presence are strengths, though high debt and cyclical business are weaknesses. Future growth hinges on increased drilling and tech advancements, while competition and regulatory changes pose threats.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
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About NOV Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-10-28 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Clay C. Williams | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 34010 | Website https://www.nov.com |
Full time employees 34010 | Website https://www.nov.com | ||
NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Energy Equipment, and Energy Products and Services. The Energy Equipment segment offers equipment and systems, spare parts, repair, and rentals; hydration units, chemical additive systems, blenders, and control systems, as well as centrifugal pumps, valves, seats, and flowline equipment; coiled tubing units, injector heads, tubing strings, pressure control, and nitrogen support equipment; electric line and slickline trucks and skids, and pressure control equipment; drilling rigs, wind turbine installation vessels, other offshore construction vessels, and specialized equipment and machinery. This segment also offers integrated processing solutions; subsea production systems; production and midstream equipment, including cavity pumps, closures, transfer pumps, chokes and valves, and artificial lift support systems; and mixers and heat exchangers. The Energy Products and Services segment offers roller cone drill bits, borehole enlargement tools, and coring tools and services; downhole drilling motors, agitator systems, and thru-tubing tools; dissolvable frac plugs, frac sleeves, toe initiation burst port systems, and recyclable setting tools; electric submersible pumps, high viscosity pumps, and surface pumps; tubular inspection and coating services; solids control and waste management services; transport and storage, and water management solutions; rotating control devices, managed pressure drilling manifolds, full drilling control network integration, and engineering services; drill pipe; conductor casing connection; and composite and digital solution. The company was formerly known as National Oilwell Varco, Inc. and changed its name to NOV Inc. in January 2021. NOV Inc. was founded in 1862 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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