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Bristow Group Inc (VTOL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: VTOL (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
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $47.5
1 Year Target Price $47.5
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 32.14% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.09B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.42 | 1Y Target Price 47.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.42 | 1Y Target Price 47.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.32 | 52 Weeks Range 25.11 - 39.91 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.11 - 39.91 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 4 |
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 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate 0.77 | Actual 1.07 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.24% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.63% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.42% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.42 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1797868520 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 1797868520 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.24 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.75 | Shares Outstanding 28814000 | Shares Floating 25101604 |
Shares Outstanding 28814000 | Shares Floating 25101604 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.06 | Percent Institutions 98.48 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Bristow Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Bristow Group Inc. traces its roots back to 1948 when Alan Bristow founded Air Whaling Ltd. Over the years, it evolved from offshore helicopter services for the oil and gas industry to providing search and rescue (SAR) and other services. The company experienced financial challenges, including a bankruptcy filing in 2019, but emerged stronger with a restructured business model.
Core Business Areas
- Offshore Energy Services: Provides helicopter transportation, search and rescue (SAR), and related services to offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production companies.
- Government Services: Offers helicopter services for government agencies, including search and rescue, medevac, and other specialized missions.
- Fixed Wing Aviation: Provides fixed wing charter and logistics services.
Leadership and Structure
The current leadership team includes Christopher Bradshaw (President & CEO). The organizational structure is hierarchical with functional departments reporting to executive management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Helicopter Transportation for Offshore Oil & Gas: The core service, transporting personnel and equipment to and from offshore platforms. Bristow competes with companies like CHC Helicopter and PHI Group. No precise market share data is available but revenue data is available in the financials.
- Search and Rescue (SAR) Services: Provision of rapid response SAR services to offshore installations and governmental agencies. Competitors include Babcock International Group and other regional SAR operators. No precise market share data is available, revenue is tied to government contracts and service agreements.
- Fixed Wing Transport: Bristow provides fixed wing services but limited information is available about market share or competitors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The helicopter services industry is heavily influenced by energy prices and demand, government contracts, technological advancements in aircraft safety, and regulatory compliance. The demand for SAR is stable. The commercial air travel market has recovered significantly since the pandemic.
Positioning
Bristow is positioned as a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy and government sectors. Its competitive advantages include its global presence, extensive fleet, and experienced personnel.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global helicopter services market is estimated to be between $30 Billion and $40 Billion. Bristow has significant opportunity to expand. No specific TAM based on segmented business types available. It is competing with the offshore helicopter services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Presence
- Extensive Fleet
- Experienced Personnel
- Strong Safety Record
- Long-standing relationships with major oil and gas companies
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to Energy Prices
- High Capital Expenditure
- Exposure to operational risks
- Dependence on government contracts
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Diversification into renewable energy support services
- Technological innovation (e.g., autonomous helicopters)
- Increased demand for SAR services
- Growth in eVTOL industry
Threats
- Fluctuations in energy prices
- Intense Competition
- Regulatory Changes
- Economic downturns
- Geopolitical Instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CHC
- PHI
- HII
Competitive Landscape
Bristow's competitive advantages are its global reach, its experienced staff, and a strong safety record. Its disadvantages can be volatility in energy prices and high operational costs. Bristow will need to control expenses and secure government contracts to stay ahead of CHC and PHI.
Major Acquisitions
Eastern Airways
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 112
- Strategic Rationale: To expand fixed-wing capabilities, particularly for offshore crew change operations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Dependent on energy prices, government contracts. Expansion into new markets. Requires access to historical growth data.
Future Projections: Based on analyst estimates, the company is projected to grow at a modest pace as energy prices and government contracts have more stability.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on cost efficiency, fleet optimization, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Bristow Group is a leading offshore helicopter service provider, dependent on the energy market and government contracts. Bristow has a global reach and an experienced crew. Fluctuations in energy prices and high operational expenses have been factors of weaknesses. The company needs to watch out for competition and securing long term government contracts.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Bristow Group Inc. Investor Relations
- Yahoo Finance
- Bloomberg
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary depending on the source.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Bristow Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-01-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher S. Bradshaw | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 3447 | Website https://www.bristowgroup.com |
Full time employees 3447 | Website https://www.bristowgroup.com | ||
Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions to integrated, national, and independent offshore energy companies and government agencies. It provides aviation services, such as personnel transportation, search and rescue, medevac, ad fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services, as well as logistical and maintenance support, training services, and flight and maintenance crews. The company operates fleet of aircrafts. It operates in the United Kingdom, Norway, the United States, Nigeria, and internationally. Bristow Group Inc. is based in Houston, Texas.
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