SLB LTD (SLB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SLB - AN8068571086 - Common Stock
38.49 USD
+0.16 (+0.42%)
Overall SLB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SLB against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While SLB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SLB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SLB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SLB had a positive cash flow from operations.
SLB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SLB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SLB's Return On Assets of 6.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLB outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.22%, SLB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.64%) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLB is in line with the industry average of 13.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.62% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROIC | 11.64% |
ROA(3y)8.62%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)20.46%
ROE(5y)-2.64%
ROIC(3y)12.63%
ROIC(5y)9.85%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.34%, SLB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SLB (16.78%) is better than 75.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLB has grown nicely.
SLB's Gross Margin of 19.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLB is outperformed by 72.58% of its industry peers.
SLB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 19.75% |
OM growth 3Y13.33%
OM growth 5Y13.92%
PM growth 3Y14.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y10.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SLB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SLB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SLB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SLB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SLB has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is not the best score and indicates that SLB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.73, SLB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SLB is 3.12, which is a good value as it means it would take SLB, 3.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.12, SLB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.42, SLB is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
SLB has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that SLB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, SLB is not doing good in the industry: 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that SLB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SLB (1.01) is worse than 75.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SLB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.36%.
SLB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.33% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.08% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.36%
EPS 3Y38.63%
EPS 5Y18.33%
EPS Q2Q%-22.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y16.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.92% on average over the next years.
SLB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y0.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.54 indicates a correct valuation of SLB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SLB indicates a rather cheap valuation: SLB is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SLB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.89, which indicates a correct valuation of SLB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. SLB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SLB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SLB is more expensive than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLB is valued a bit cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SLB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SLB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%.
SLB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.32. SLB pays more dividend than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, SLB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SLB decreases each year by -11.53%.
SLB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SLB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
SLB pays out 42.94% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.94%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
NYSE:SLB (12/23/2025, 10:10:08 AM)
38.49
+0.16 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.35%
Inst Owner Change8.09%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-2.21%
Market Cap57.50B
Revenue(TTM)35.25B
Net Income(TTM)3.65B
Analysts83.64
Price Target45.82 (19.04%)
Short Float %2%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP42.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.25%
Min EPS beat(2)0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)3.67%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.55%
Max EPS beat(4)3.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.71%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.17%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.88%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.65%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.3%
PT rev (1m)0.87%
PT rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 16.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY7.11%
OCF(TTM)3.93
OCFY10.22%
SpS23.59
BVpS17.16
TBVpS2.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number34.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.62% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROCE | 14.4% | ||
| ROIC | 11.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.09% | ||
| OM | 16.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 19.75% | ||
| FCFM | 11.6% |
ROA(3y)8.62%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)20.46%
ROE(5y)-2.64%
ROIC(3y)12.63%
ROIC(5y)9.85%
ROICexc(3y)14.72%
ROICexc(5y)11.35%
ROICexgc(3y)35.53%
ROICexgc(5y)27.24%
ROCE(3y)15.63%
ROCE(5y)12.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.52%
OM growth 3Y13.33%
OM growth 5Y13.92%
PM growth 3Y14.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y10.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
F-Score5
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)78.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.33%
Profit Quality(3y)92.52%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.36%
EPS 3Y38.63%
EPS 5Y18.33%
EPS Q2Q%-22.47%
EPS Next Y-14.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y0.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y16.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.52%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.67%
EBIT growth 3Y32.07%
EBIT growth 5Y16.16%
EBIT Next Year28.44%
EBIT Next 3Y12.96%
EBIT Next 5Y8.25%
FCF growth 1Y23.4%
FCF growth 3Y9.99%
FCF growth 5Y4.73%
OCF growth 1Y12.34%
OCF growth 3Y12.39%
OCF growth 5Y3.98%
SLB LTD / SLB FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SLB LTD (SLB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SLB.
What is the valuation status of SLB LTD (SLB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SLB LTD (SLB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SLB stock?
SLB LTD (SLB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SLB LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SLB LTD (SLB) is expected to decline by -14.29% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SLB LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of SLB LTD (SLB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.94%.