On the stock market since 1973, it operates in the world of energy. It has 13,900 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
Average growth of 12% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
R&D Investment: Spending on future research is low.
The stock trades 55% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The average analyst price target is $105 — 15% above today’s price.
It pays out $2.00 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The share set aside for the future is small; the pace of new ideas may slow. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, NBR sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: NBR is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.