NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:NE • GB00BMXNWH07
45.2999 USD
+0.39 (+0.87%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 01:59 PM
Taking everything into account, NE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NE was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. NE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, NE is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NE had positive earnings in the past year.
- NE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years NE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- NE has a Return On Assets (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.76%, NE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.48%, NE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NE is below the industry average of 13.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 4.76% | ||
| ROIC | 6.48% |
ROA(3y)5.78%
ROA(5y)7.51%
ROE(3y)8.9%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NE (6.60%) is better than 68.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NE has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 15.67%, NE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NE has remained more or less at the same level.
- NE's Gross Margin of 37.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NE outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
- NE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.6% | ||
| GM | 37.55% |
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NE is still creating some value.
- NE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- NE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.57. This is a neutral value as NE would need 4.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NE outperforms 52.46% of its industry peers.
- NE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NE outperforms 50.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- NE has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that NE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NE has a Current ratio of 1.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: NE underperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
- NE has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that NE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, NE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -71.00%.
- The earnings per share for NE have been decreasing by -17.43% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.45% in the past year.
- NE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 27.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71%
EPS 3Y-17.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-83.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.45%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y27.79%
Sales Q2Q%-17.57%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 77.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- NE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y58.29%
EPS Next 2Y77.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 67.61, NE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NE is more expensive than 62.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. NE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.71, NE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NE is valued a bit more expensive than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.13. NE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NE is cheaper than 68.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as NE's earnings are expected to grow with 77.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, NE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- NE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.06. NE pays more dividend than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, NE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NE grows each year by 59.26%, which is quite nice.
- NE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- NE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 147.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP147.83%
EPS Next 2Y77.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:NE (2/27/2026, 1:59:31 PM)
45.2999
+0.39 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners84.73%
Inst Owner Change-77.78%
Ins Owners1.85%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap7.20B
Revenue(TTM)3.29B
Net Income(TTM)216.72M
Analysts76.19
Price Target33.76 (-25.47%)
Short Float %10.39%
Short Ratio6.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.26%
DP147.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-49.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-59.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.88%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-53.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-76.25%
Max EPS beat(4)-38.88%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.71%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.9%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-38.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.98%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.8%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.96%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.41%
PT rev (1m)1.42%
PT rev (3m)2.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.71 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY1.48%
EPS(NY)1.06
Fwd EY2.34%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY6.01%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY13.23%
SpS20.68
BVpS28.64
TBVpS28.64
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 4.76% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.97% | ||
| OM | 15.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.6% | ||
| GM | 37.55% | ||
| FCFM | 13.15% |
ROA(3y)5.78%
ROA(5y)7.51%
ROE(3y)8.9%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.11%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.12%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.04%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.87%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.43%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 199.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)119.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.54%
Profit Quality(3y)83.83%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71%
EPS 3Y-17.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-83.93%
EPS Next Y58.29%
EPS Next 2Y77.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.45%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y27.79%
Sales Q2Q%-17.57%
Revenue Next Year-7.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.01%
EBIT growth 3Y32.13%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year101.27%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y439.12%
FCF growth 3Y59.42%
FCF growth 5Y28.3%
OCF growth 1Y45.19%
OCF growth 3Y50.18%
OCF growth 5Y28.35%
NOBLE CORP PLC / NE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NOBLE CORP PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NE.
What is the valuation status of NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NOBLE CORP PLC (NE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) stock?
NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) is 67.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
Is the dividend of NOBLE CORP PLC sustainable?
The dividend rating of NOBLE CORP PLC (NE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.83%.