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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: SDRL (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
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $42.86
1 Year Target Price $42.86
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.02% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.00B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 68.09 | 1Y Target Price 42.86 |
Price to earnings Ratio 68.09 | 1Y Target Price 42.86 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.66 | 52 Weeks Range 17.74 - 40.20 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.74 - 40.20 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.47 |
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 2.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.67% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.52% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 68.09 | Forward PE 18.35 | Enterprise Value 2222973472 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53 |
Enterprise Value 2222973472 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.63 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.67 | Shares Outstanding 62374171 | Shares Floating 54190056 |
Shares Outstanding 62374171 | Shares Floating 54190056 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 104.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Seadrill Limited
Company Overview
History and Background
Seadrill Limited was founded in May 2005 by John Fredriksen. It has grown to become a major player in the offshore drilling industry. The company has undergone restructuring, including Chapter 11 bankruptcy, to address its debt burden.
Core Business Areas
- Drilling Services: Provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry, including exploration, development, and production activities.
- Fleet Management: Manages and operates a fleet of drilling rigs, including drillships, semi-submersibles, and jack-up rigs.
Leadership and Structure
Simon Johnson serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Drillships: Deepwater drilling vessels used for exploration and production. Market share is subject to cyclical market conditions and depends on contracted utilization. Competitors include Transocean and Valaris.
- Semi-Submersibles: Floating drilling platforms used in harsh environments. Market share fluctuates with market conditions. Transocean and Valaris also compete here.
- Jack-up Rigs: Mobile offshore drilling units used in shallow waters. Market share varies. Competitors include Borr Drilling and Shelf Drilling.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The offshore drilling industry is cyclical and highly dependent on oil prices and exploration and production spending by oil and gas companies. It has been recovering from a downturn in recent years.
Positioning
Seadrill is a significant player in the offshore drilling market, particularly in deepwater drilling. It has a modern fleet. However, its financial restructuring has impacted its competitive positioning.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global offshore drilling market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Seadrill is positioned to capture a share of this market through its fleet of advanced drilling rigs.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Modern and technologically advanced fleet
- Experienced management team
- Strong presence in key offshore drilling markets
Weaknesses
- High debt levels (though reduced post-restructuring)
- Dependence on volatile oil prices
- Cyclical nature of the industry
Opportunities
- Increased offshore exploration and production activity
- Growing demand for deepwater drilling
- Technological advancements in drilling equipment
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Increased competition from other drilling companies
- Geopolitical risks
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RIG
- VAL
- DO
Competitive Landscape
Seadrill faces stiff competition. Its strengths lie in its modern fleet, but financial challenges and debt are disadvantages.
Major Acquisitions
Hercules Offshore
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired assets from bankrupt Hercules Offshore to expand its jack-up rig fleet. As the acquisition price was $0 this refers to the assumption of contract obligations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical and impacted by industry downturns.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the company's ability to secure drilling contracts and manage its cost structure. Analyst estimates are crucial here.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives likely focus on cost reduction, fleet optimization, and securing new drilling contracts.
Summary
Seadrill is an offshore drilling company that has gone through significant financial restructuring and is now working toward recovery. Its strengths lie in its modern fleet, but it needs to manage its debt and adapt to industry fluctuations to remain competitive. Key factors to watch are oil prices, contract backlog, and cost management. The company needs to focus on sustainable profitability and future growth opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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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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