(NE) Noble - Ratings and Ratios

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

NE: Drilling Rigs, Contract Drilling, Offshore Services, Oil Exploration

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:NE) is a leading offshore drilling contractor serving the global oil and gas industry. The company specializes in providing contract drilling services through its fleet of advanced mobile offshore drilling units, which include ultra-deepwater drillships, semi-submersibles, and high-specification jackup rigs. These assets enable Noble to operate in challenging environments, including deepwater and harsh-weather conditions. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Noble has established itself as a key player in the offshore drilling sector, with a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency, and technological innovation. The companys expertise spans the entire drilling lifecycle, from exploration to development, supporting major oil and gas companies worldwide.

Over the next three months, Noble Corporation plc is expected to face a mixed outlook based on current technical and fundamental trends. Technically, the stock is trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, with the 20-day SMA at 20.70 and the 50-day SMA at 23.24, indicating bearish momentum. The 200-day SMA of 31.56 suggests further downside potential. However, the Average True Range (ATR) of 1.43 indicates moderate volatility, which could lead to short-term price swings. On the fundamental side, Nobles P/E ratio of 6.73 reflects undervaluation relative to its earnings, while the forward P/E of 14.12 signals expectations of higher future earnings. The P/B ratio of 0.68 also suggests the stock may be undervalued compared to its book value. With a market capitalization of $3.16 billion and a return on equity of 9.64%, Noble remains a critical provider of drilling services in the energy sector, though its near-term performance will likely hinge on oil price stability and drilling demand.

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NE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,592m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

NE Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -6.30
Fundamental 43.0
Dividend Rating 79.2
Rel. Strength -40.7
Analysts 4.09/5
Fair Price Momentum 19.90 USD
Fair Price DCF 25.66 USD

NE Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.77%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.35%
Annual Growth 5y 60.36%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

NE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -77.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -94%
Growth Correlation 5y 46.4%
CAGR 5y 0.78%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.01
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.99
Alpha -60.97
Beta 1.623
Volatility 68.73%
Current Volume 1910.9k
Average Volume 20d 2311.5k
What is the price of NE stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 23.45 with a total of 1,910,865 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.99%, over one month by +27.17%, over three months by -24.70% and over the past year by -46.31%.
Is Noble a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Noble (NYSE:NE) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 43.00 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 May 2025 is 19.90. This means that NE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.14%.
Is NE a buy, sell or hold?
Noble has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.09. Therefor, it is recommend to buy NE.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • 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 22.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 23.45. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.73%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33.7 43.8%
Analysts Target Price 33.7 43.8%
ValueRay Target Price 22.3 -4.7%