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SCHLUMBERGER LTD (SLB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SLB - AN8068571086 - Common Stock

35.61 USD
+1.8 (+5.32%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 4:07:45 PM
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 4:07:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SLB. SLB was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. SLB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SLB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SLB had positive earnings in the past year.
SLB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
SLB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSLB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.39%, SLB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB's Return On Equity of 20.16% is amongst the best of the industry. SLB outperforms 86.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.23%, SLB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.63%. This is above the industry average of 7.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.63%) for SLB is below the current ROIC(14.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE 20.16%
ROIC 14.23%
ROA(3y)8.62%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)20.46%
ROE(5y)-2.64%
ROIC(3y)12.63%
ROIC(5y)9.85%
SLB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSLB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

SLB has a better Profit Margin (11.53%) than 81.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLB has grown nicely.
SLB's Operating Margin of 17.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SLB outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLB has grown nicely.
SLB's Gross Margin of 20.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLB is outperformed by 70.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.23%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 20.29%
OM growth 3Y13.33%
OM growth 5Y13.92%
PM growth 3Y14.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y10.12%
SLB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSLB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SLB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SLB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SLB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SLB Yearly Shares OutstandingSLB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
SLB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSLB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that SLB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.81, SLB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SLB is 2.85, which is a good value as it means it would take SLB, 2.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SLB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.85) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
SLB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating SLB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SLB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLB outperforms 40.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.85
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.49%
SLB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSLB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

SLB has a Current Ratio of 1.31. 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 1.31, SLB is not doing good in the industry: 78.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SLB has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that SLB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SLB has a Quick ratio of 0.98. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SLB underperforms 80.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.98
SLB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSLB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SLB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.93%.
SLB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.33% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SLB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.95% in the last year.
SLB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.93%
EPS 3Y38.63%
EPS 5Y18.33%
EPS Q2Q%-12.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y16.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.89%
EPS Next 2Y-1.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
EPS Next 5Y1.68%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.25%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
SLB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSLB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
SLB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSLB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of SLB.
81.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say SLB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.73, the valuation of SLB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.91, SLB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.89
Fwd PE 10.73
SLB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSLB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.66% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLB is valued a bit cheaper than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.06
EV/EBITDA 6.9
SLB Per share dataSLB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of SLB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y-1.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SLB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%.
SLB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.45. SLB pays more dividend than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
SLB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of SLB decreases each year by -11.53%.
SLB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
SLB Yearly Dividends per shareSLB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

SLB pays out 38.00% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38%
EPS Next 2Y-1.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
SLB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSLB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B
SLB Dividend Payout.SLB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SLB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SCHLUMBERGER LTD

NYSE:SLB (8/22/2025, 4:07:45 PM)

After market: 35.61 0 (0%)

35.61

+1.8 (+5.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)07-18 2025-07-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-16 2025-10-16/amc
Inst Owners82.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.76%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.62%
Market Cap53.13B
Analysts83.03
Price Target46.62 (30.92%)
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP38%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-03 2025-09-03 (0.285)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.55%
Max EPS beat(2)0.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.55%
Max EPS beat(4)1.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.36%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.96%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)-3.31%
PT rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.89
Fwd PE 10.73
P/S 1.5
P/FCF 11.06
P/OCF 8
P/B 2.62
P/tB 19.31
EV/EBITDA 6.9
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY9.18%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY9.32%
FCF(TTM)3.22
FCFY9.04%
OCF(TTM)4.45
OCFY12.5%
SpS23.78
BVpS13.61
TBVpS1.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE 20.16%
ROCE 17.6%
ROIC 14.23%
ROICexc 15.95%
ROICexgc 36.78%
OM 17.23%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 20.29%
FCFM 13.54%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.24%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.85
Debt/EBITDA 1.26
Cap/Depr 71.77%
Cap/Sales 5.18%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.55%
Profit Quality 117.38%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 2.81
F-Score6
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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)0.93%
EPS 3Y38.63%
EPS 5Y18.33%
EPS Q2Q%-12.94%
EPS Next Y-8.89%
EPS Next 2Y-1.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
EPS Next 5Y1.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y16.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.25%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y1.97%
EBIT growth 3Y32.07%
EBIT growth 5Y16.16%
EBIT Next Year28.52%
EBIT Next 3Y13.4%
EBIT Next 5Y8%
FCF growth 1Y46.25%
FCF growth 3Y9.99%
FCF growth 5Y4.73%
OCF growth 1Y29.73%
OCF growth 3Y12.39%
OCF growth 5Y3.98%