Stock Analysis
SLB LimitedSLB
P/E 23.69×· 5Y range 9.88–42.95×· 70th percentile of history
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec
AnalystsStrong Buy34 analystsP/E 23.7× sits at the 70th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 32% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Growth85
- Financial Health60
Risks
- Profitability49
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
+2.3% today· Z 1.6σ
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 11.7% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 9.1× — debt well covered
What's happening with SLB
Profile
Strong growth; moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation57/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (70th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (6.5%)20/25
- P/S (2.0x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (19.8x)12/25
- Growth85/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (11.7%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (15.7%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (15.5%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (36.5%)25/25
- Profitability49/100 · Weak
- ROIC (9.1%)12/25
- ROE (11.4%)12/25
- Net margin (8.5%)13/25
- Operating margin (11.4%)12/25
- Financial Health60/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.64)18/25
- Current ratio (1.44)12/25
- Interest coverage (9.1x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 16%)12/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-2.58)25/25
- FCF conversion (155%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 29.1%)0/25
- Moat37/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (3/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (18.4%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -44.6%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠4 loss-making years in recent history
About SLB Limited
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. Show more
While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger. Today, it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.
Headquarters: HOUSTON, TX · Employees: 109,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
57CP/E (TTM)23.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.9x–42.9x · 70th pct
P/FCF14.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.5%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.9%–10.8% · 79th pct
P/S (TTM)2.02xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.2x–3.2x · 32nd pct
EV/EBIT19.8xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.5x–43.3x · 64th pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E17.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.70xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.81C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.39%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio54.7%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
49D+ROIC9.1%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE11.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.6%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin11.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin16.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin13.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin12.3%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
85ARevenue CAGR11.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR15.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)15.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth36.5%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+4.5%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income11.1%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
60BAltman Z-Score2.64C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.44xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.05xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage9.1xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.8yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.1xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.47xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.32xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.58A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion155.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability29.1%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.7%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.66xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Le Peuch Olivier Filed | Le Peuch Olivier | SellOpen market sale | -35000 | |
Le Peuch Olivier Filed | Le Peuch Olivier | SellOpen market sale | -5000 | |
Le Peuch Olivier Filed | Le Peuch Olivier | SellOpen market sale | -5000 | |
Le Peuch Olivier Filed | Le Peuch Olivier | SellOpen market sale | -25000 | |
Le Peuch Olivier Filed | Le Peuch Olivier | SellOpen market sale | -25000 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
de La Chevardiere Patrick Filed | de La Chevardiere Patrick | SellOpen market sale | -2000 | |
Gassen Steve Matthew Filed | Gassen Steve Matthew | Option exercise | -21980 | |
Gassen Steve Matthew Filed | Gassen Steve Matthew | Option exercise | -11399 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
37DROIC >12% Years3/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)18.4%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-44.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.09
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.74
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$17.57
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$12.81B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.12B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$8.69B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$27.25B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.96xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$73.49B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.83B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: SLB Limited (SLB)
SLB is up 2.34% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for SLB Limited. Altman Z-Score of 2.64 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.58 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~1.8 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- SLB Limited posted a net loss in 4 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- The stock currently yields 2.4% in dividends.
See how SLB ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SLB moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Regular | 50.15 | +2.89% | 2.27 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 50.30 | +3.21% | 2.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SLB
What is the current SLB Limited (SLB) stock price?
SLB is trading at $49.50 at the last market close, up 2.34% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks SLB pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is SLB stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates SLB Limited's financial health at 60/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SLB stock overvalued?
SLB Limited trades at a trailing P/E of 23.7 and our valuation score rates it 57/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does SLB Limited report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SLB. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does SLB Limited operate in?
SLB Limited operates in the Energy sector, within the Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does SLB Limited do?
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share.
About SLB Limited (SLB) Stock
SLB Limited (SLB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, SLB Limited is trading at $49.50, up 2.34% on the day with a market capitalization of $73.5 billion. The financial health score for SLB is 60/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SLB stock.
SLB Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track SLB Limited (SLB) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SLB stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for SLB with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for SLB Limited across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 60/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SLB.
- Sector peers: Compare SLB against 5 other energy stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SLB a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate SLB Limited (SLB) as an investment. The financial health score of 60/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.SLB Limited (SLB) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.