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Seadrill Limited (SDRL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SDRL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $42.71
1 Year Target Price $42.71
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.35% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.81B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.38 | 1Y Target Price 42.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.38 | 1Y Target Price 42.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.67 | 52 Weeks Range 17.74 - 45.44 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.74 - 45.44 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.19 |
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 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate 0.6984 | Actual -0.68 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.97% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.66% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.84% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.38 | Forward PE 35.97 | Enterprise Value 2031158360 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.4 |
Enterprise Value 2031158360 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.03 | Shares Outstanding 62225400 | Shares Floating 50349046 |
Shares Outstanding 62225400 | Shares Floating 50349046 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.26 | Percent Institutions 107.48 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Seadrill Limited
Company Overview
History and Background
Seadrill Limited was founded in May 2005. It quickly grew to become a major offshore drilling contractor, acquiring and building a large fleet. The company has faced financial challenges due to downturns in the oil and gas industry, resulting in multiple restructurings.
Core Business Areas
- Drilling Services: Provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry, including operation of drillships, semi-submersibles, and jack-up rigs.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes a CEO and CFO. The organizational structure is typical of offshore drilling companies, with departments for operations, engineering, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Drillships: Drillships capable of ultra-deepwater drilling. Market share is variable and dependent on contract wins. Competitors include Transocean, Valaris, and Noble Corporation.
- Semi-Submersibles: Semi-submersible rigs for harsh environments. Market share is variable and dependent on contract wins. Competitors include Transocean, Valaris, and Noble Corporation.
- Jack-up Rigs: Jack-up drilling rigs designed for shallow water regions. Market share is variable and dependent on contract wins. Competitors include Transocean, Valaris, and Noble Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The offshore drilling industry is cyclical and highly dependent on oil and gas prices. Increased demand for energy, coupled with depleting onshore reserves, often drives demand for offshore drilling. However, increased development of renewable energy poses a challenge to long term demand.
Positioning
Seadrill is a global offshore drilling contractor. It aims to position itself through modern drilling assets and operational efficiency.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The offshore drilling market's TAM is estimated in the tens of billions of dollars. Seadrill seeks to position itself to capture a substantial portion of it. This is highly volatile however, and dependent on energy prices.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Modern fleet
- Global presence
- Experienced personnel
- Operational expertise
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to cyclical industry
- Dependence on oil prices
- Competitive market
Opportunities
- Rising oil and gas demand
- Development of new offshore fields
- Technological advancements in drilling
- Increased deepwater drilling
Threats
- Declining oil prices
- Increased competition
- Geopolitical instability
- Environmental regulations
- Renewable energy transitions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RIG
- VAL
- NE
Competitive Landscape
Seadrill competes with other major offshore drilling companies. Seadrill needs to innovate to differentiate itself.
Major Acquisitions
Seadrill Partners LLC
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Part of the restructuring process to consolidate assets and liabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Seadrill experienced substantial growth in the past, followed by significant downturns due to industry cycles and debt burden.
Future Projections: Future growth is uncertain and dependent on the company's ability to secure contracts and manage its debt.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on restructuring debt and streamlining operations.
Summary
Seadrill has faced significant financial difficulties. The recent restructuring has allowed it to reorganize its debts. Successfully winning new contracts and maintaining operational excellence are key for future viability, especially amid ongoing market volatility and the energy transition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports
- Industry analysis
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Seadrill Limited
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-12-28 | President & CEO Mr. Simon William Johnson | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Drilling | Full time employees 3300 | Website https://www.seadrill.com |
Full time employees 3300 | Website https://www.seadrill.com | ||
Seadrill Limited provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The company owns and operates drill ships and semi-submersible rigs for operations in shallow and ultra-deep water in benign and harsh environments. It serves oil super-majors, state-owned national oil companies, and independent oil and gas companies. The company was formerly known as Seadrill 2021 Limited. Seadrill Limited was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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