(NE) Noble - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: KYG6610J2093

NE: Drilling, Rigs, Services, Contract, Offshore

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:NE) is a leading offshore drilling contractor serving the global oil and gas industry. With a fleet of advanced mobile offshore drilling units, the company specializes in providing contract drilling services to major energy players. Their operations span both established and emerging regions, ensuring a diverse revenue base.

Their fleet comprises floaters and jackups, each designed for specific drilling environments. Floaters, including ultra-deepwater drillships and semisubmersibles, operate in harsh environments and deep waters, while jackups are ideal for shallower waters and fixed platforms. This versatility allows Noble Corp to cater to a wide range of drilling needs.

Founded in 1921, Noble Corp brings nearly a century of expertise, establishing itself as a reliable partner in the energy sector. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, the companys rich history underscores its stability and experience in navigating industry cycles.

Financially, Noble Corp presents an intriguing profile for investors. With a market cap of nearly $4.75 billion, the company offers a P/E ratio of 8.71, lower than the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation. The forward P/E of 11.68 indicates market expectations for growth. A P/B ratio of 1.04 aligns market value closely with book value, appealing to value investors. The P/S ratio of 1.79 reflects moderate revenue valuation.

For investors and fund managers, Noble Corps balanced financial metrics and extensive operational capabilities make it a notable player in the oil and gas drilling sector, warranting consideration in energy-focused investment strategies.

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NE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,719m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

NE Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -4.96%
Fundamental 36.2%
Dividend 76.7%
Rel. Strength Industry -48.9
Analysts 4.17/5
Fair Price Momentum 18.39 USD
Fair Price DCF 11.54 USD

NE Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.35%
Annual Growth 5y 60.36%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

NE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -56.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -92.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 61.7%
CAGR 5y -0.34%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.01
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.50
Alpha -58.06
Beta 1.18
Volatility 54.94%
Current Volume 2710.5k
Average Volume 20d 2901.6k
What is the price of NE stocks?
As of March 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 22.46 with a total of 2,710,462 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.35%, over one month by -22.47%, over three months by -25.76% and over the past year by -49.10%.
Is Noble a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Noble (NYSE:NE) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 36.22 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NE as of March 2025 is 18.39. This means that NE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -18.12%.
Is NE a buy, sell or hold?
Noble has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.17. Therefor, it is recommend to buy NE.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for NE stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NE Noble will be worth about 20.3 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 22.46. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -9.53%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 37.6 67.2%
Analysts Target Price 43.6 94.3%
ValueRay Target Price 20.3 -9.5%