(VAL) Valaris - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Bermuda • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: BMG9460G1015

Drillship, Semisubmersible, Jackup, Rig, Services

VAL EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of VAL over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -32.641693811075, "2020-06": -14.765333333333, "2020-09": -8.9453333333333, "2020-12": -0.94533333333333, "2021-03": -12.133333333333, "2021-06": -47.509333333333, "2021-09": -0.72666666666667, "2021-12": 0.36933333333333, "2022-03": -0.53066666666667, "2022-06": 1.4761904761905, "2022-09": 0.98280423280423, "2022-12": 0.38421052631579, "2023-03": 0.62101063829787, "2023-06": -0.39304812834225, "2023-09": 0.17245989304813, "2023-12": 11.301759133965, "2024-03": 0.34646739130435, "2024-06": 2.0298507462687, "2024-09": 0.88251366120219, "2024-12": 1.877808988764, "2025-03": -0.53380281690141, "2025-06": 1.6143057503506,

VAL Revenue

Revenue of VAL over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 456.6, 2020-06: 388.8, 2020-09: 285.3, 2020-12: 296.5, 2021-03: 307.1, 2021-06: 293.1, 2021-09: 326.7, 2021-12: 305.5, 2022-03: 318.4, 2022-06: 413.3, 2022-09: 437.2, 2022-12: 433.6, 2023-03: 430.1, 2023-06: 415.2, 2023-09: 455.1, 2023-12: 483.8, 2024-03: 525, 2024-06: 610.1, 2024-09: 643.1, 2024-12: 584.4, 2025-03: 620.7, 2025-06: 615.2,

Description: VAL Valaris

Valaris Limited is a leading provider of offshore contract drilling services, operating a diverse fleet of drilling rigs across various regions, including Brazil, the UK, US Gulf of Mexico, Australia, and Angola. The companys four business segments - Floaters, Jackups, ARO, and Other - enable it to cater to a broad range of clients, including international, government-owned, and independent oil and gas companies.

With a fleet comprising drillships, dynamically positioned semisubmersible rigs, a moored semisubmersible rig, and jackup rigs, Valaris Limited is well-positioned to capitalize on the global demand for offshore drilling services. The companys ability to offer management services on rigs owned by third parties further enhances its revenue streams.

From a financial perspective, Valaris Limited has a market capitalization of $3.46 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.48 and a forward P/E of 13.79. The companys return on equity stands at 14.19%, indicating a relatively healthy profitability profile. Additional key performance indicators (KPIs) worth considering include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating margin. For instance, a debt-to-equity ratio of around 0.5x and an interest coverage ratio of 3-4x would suggest a manageable debt burden and sufficient earnings to service interest payments. An operating margin of 20-25% would indicate a relatively efficient operation.

To further evaluate Valaris Limiteds performance, it is essential to analyze its revenue growth, rig utilization rates, and dayrates. A high rig utilization rate (typically above 90%) and increasing dayrates would be positive indicators of the companys ability to capitalize on favorable market conditions. Conversely, a decline in revenue growth or a decrease in rig utilization rates could signal potential challenges ahead.

VAL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,645m
Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Drilling
IPO / Inception 1992-03-17

VAL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -6.98%
Fundamental 82.5%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -20.4%
Analyst Rating 3.73 of 5

VAL Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

VAL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 55.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -30.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 29.6%
CAGR 5y -0.88%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.01
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.05
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.21
Alpha -24.81
Beta 0.930
Volatility 35.57%
Current Volume 735.6k
Average Volume 20d 1072.9k
Stop Loss 50 (-3.9%)
Signal -0.70

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 9.0

Net Income (275.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 147.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 14.87pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 22.27% (prev 21.28%; Δ 1.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 593.5m > Net Income 275.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (666.4m) to EBITDA (738.8m) ratio: 0.90 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.81 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (71.3m) change vs 12m ago -3.26% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 26.03% (prev 13.88%; Δ 12.15pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 55.24% (prev 46.97%; Δ 8.27pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 6.46 (EBITDA TTM 738.8m / Interest Expense TTM 93.6m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.51

(A) 0.12 = (Total Current Assets 1.23b - Total Current Liabilities 678.7m) / Total Assets 4.50b
(B) 0.33 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.48b / Total Assets 4.50b
(C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 604.6m / Avg Total Assets 4.46b
(D) 0.70 = Book Value of Equity 1.51b / Total Liabilities 2.17b
Total Rating: 3.51 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 82.45

1. Piotroski 9.0pt = 4.0
2. FCF Yield 5.46% = 2.73
3. FCF Margin 9.44% = 2.36
4. Debt/Equity 0.48 = 2.39
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.51 = 0.93
6. ROIC - WACC 10.53% = 12.50
7. RoE 12.40% = 1.03
8. Rev. Trend 91.44% = 4.57
9. Rev. CAGR 13.22% = 1.65
10. EPS Trend 11.53% = 0.29
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of VAL shares?

As of September 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 52.03 with a total of 735,629 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.46%, over one month by +11.58%, over three months by +10.99% and over the past year by -5.85%.

Is Valaris a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Valaris (NYSE:VAL) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 82.45 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of VAL is around 46.73 USD . This means that VAL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.19%.

Is VAL a buy, sell or hold?

Valaris has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.73. Therefor, it is recommend to hold VAL.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the VAL price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 52.1 0.1%
Analysts Target Price 52.1 0.1%
ValueRay Target Price 51.8 -0.5%

Last update: 2025-09-11 04:52

VAL Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 3.65b (3.65b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 503.4m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 13.4005
P/E Forward = 14.2248
P/S = 1.4798
P/B = 1.5648
Beta = 1.171
Revenue TTM = 2.46b USD
EBIT TTM = 604.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 738.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.08b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 34.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.12b USD (Calculated: Short Term 34.6m + Long Term 1.08b)
Net Debt = 666.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 4.26b USD (3.65b + Debt 1.12b - CCE 503.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.46 (Ebit TTM 604.6m / Interest Expense TTM 93.6m)
FCF Yield = 5.46% (FCF TTM 232.5m / Enterprise Value 4.26b)
FCF Margin = 9.44% (FCF TTM 232.5m / Revenue TTM 2.46b)
Net Margin = 11.18% (Net Income TTM 275.5m / Revenue TTM 2.46b)
Gross Margin = 26.03% ((Revenue TTM 2.46b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.82b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.81 (Enterprise Value 4.26b / Book Value Of Equity 1.51b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.22% (Interest Expense 24.8m / Debt 1.12b)
Taxrate = 0.11% (400.0k / 370.2m)
NOPAT = 603.9m (EBIT 604.6m * (1 - 0.11%))
Current Ratio = 1.81 (Total Current Assets 1.23b / Total Current Liabilities 678.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.48 (Debt 1.12b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.33b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.51 (Net Debt 666.4m / EBITDA 738.8m)
Debt / FCF = 4.81 (Debt 1.12b / FCF TTM 232.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.22b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.12% (Net Income 275.5m, Total Assets 4.50b )
RoE = 12.40% (Net Income TTM 275.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.22b)
RoCE = 18.28% (Ebit 604.6m / (Equity 2.22b + L.T.Debt 1.08b))
RoIC = 18.27% (NOPAT 603.9m / Invested Capital 3.31b)
WACC = 7.74% (E(3.65b)/V(4.76b) * Re(9.44%)) + (D(1.12b)/V(4.76b) * Rd(2.22%) * (1-Tc(0.00)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -87.03 | Cagr: -0.53%
Discount Rate = 9.44% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 64.41% ; FCFE base≈232.5m ; Y1≈152.6m ; Y5≈69.8m
Fair Price DCF = 15.50 (DCF Value 1.10b / Shares Outstanding 71.2m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 91.44 | Revenue CAGR: 13.22%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.02
EPS Correlation: 11.53 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -68.38

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