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Valaris Ltd

Oil & Gas DrillingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion95AI synthesis40Observations47

Valaris Ltd exhibits a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.77 and cash and equivalents of $599.4 million, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's return on equity of 31.01% and return on assets of 18.53% indicate robust profitability relative to its equity and asset base [doc:1]. The company's operating income of $477 million and net income of $982.8 million for FY2025 reflect a healthy margin performance. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, suggesting that Valaris is performing in the upper range of its cohort. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34 indicates a conservative capital structure, which is favorable for long-term stability [doc:1]. Valaris operates through four segments, with the Floaters and Jackups segments likely contributing the majority of its revenue. The company's geographic exposure is broad, operating on approximately six continents, which helps to diversify its revenue sources and reduce concentration risk [doc:1]. The company's outlook for FY2025 and FY2026 is positive, with expected growth in revenue and operating income. This is supported by the company's recent financial performance and the current demand for offshore drilling services. The capital expenditure of $343.5 million is a significant investment, but it is in line with the company's growth strategy and the industry's capital intensity [doc:1]. Valaris faces several risk factors, including liquidity risks due to its net cash position and potential dilution from outstanding warrants. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, suggesting that while there are some concerns, they are not currently critical [doc:1]. Recent filings and transcripts highlight the company's forward-looking statements and the associated risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and geopolitical uncertainties. These factors could impact the company's future performance, but Valaris has demonstrated resilience in navigating these challenges [doc:1].

Profile
CompanyValaris Ltd
ExchangeNYSE
TickerVAL
CIK0000314808
SICDrilling Oil & Gas Wells
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Drilling
AI analysis

Business. Valaris Ltd is an offshore contract drilling company that provides drilling services to the international oil and gas industry, operating a fleet of ultra-deepwater drill ships, semisubmersibles, and shallow water jackups across four segments: Floaters, Jackups, ARO, and Other [doc:1].

Classification. Valaris is classified under the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry within the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:1].

Valaris Ltd exhibits a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.77 and cash and equivalents of $599.4 million, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's return on equity of 31.01% and return on assets of 18.53% indicate robust profitability relative to its equity and asset base [doc:1]. The company's operating income of $477 million and net income of $982.8 million for FY2025 reflect a healthy margin performance. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, suggesting that Valaris is performing in the upper range of its cohort. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34 indicates a conservative capital structure, which is favorable for long-term stability [doc:1]. Valaris operates through four segments, with the Floaters and Jackups segments likely contributing the majority of its revenue. The company's geographic exposure is broad, operating on approximately six continents, which helps to diversify its revenue sources and reduce concentration risk [doc:1]. The company's outlook for FY2025 and FY2026 is positive, with expected growth in revenue and operating income. This is supported by the company's recent financial performance and the current demand for offshore drilling services. The capital expenditure of $343.5 million is a significant investment, but it is in line with the company's growth strategy and the industry's capital intensity [doc:1]. Valaris faces several risk factors, including liquidity risks due to its net cash position and potential dilution from outstanding warrants. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, suggesting that while there are some concerns, they are not currently critical [doc:1]. Recent filings and transcripts highlight the company's forward-looking statements and the associated risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and geopolitical uncertainties. These factors could impact the company's future performance, but Valaris has demonstrated resilience in navigating these challenges [doc:1].
Key takeaways
  • Valaris Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.77 and significant cash reserves.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including a 31.01% return on equity, are robust and in line with industry standards.
  • Valaris operates in a diversified geographic market, reducing the risk of revenue concentration.
  • The company's capital expenditure of $343.5 million supports its growth strategy and aligns with industry norms.
  • Valaris faces moderate liquidity risks and low dilution risks, indicating a stable financial position.
  • The company's forward-looking statements and risk assessments highlight potential challenges, but Valaris has shown resilience in addressing them.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$11.9M
Gross profit
Operating income$477.0M
Net income$982.8M
R&D
SG&A$97.1M
D&A
SBC$25.2M
Operating cash flow$546.2M
CapEx$343.5M
Free cash flow$202.7M
Total assets$5.30B
Total liabilities$2.13B
Total equity$3.17B
Cash & equivalents$599.4M
Long-term debt$1.09B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$11.9M$477.0M$982.8M$202.7M
FY2024$9.6M$352.3M$373.4M-$99.7M
FY2025$9.6M$352.3M$373.4M-$99.7M
FY2023$8.4M$53.5M$865.4M-$428.6M
FY2024$8.4M$53.5M$865.4M-$428.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$5.30B$3.17B$599.4M
FY2024$4.42B$2.24B$368.2M
FY2025$4.42B$2.24B$368.2M
FY2023$4.32B$1.99B$620.5M
FY2024$4.32B$1.99B$620.5M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$546.2M$343.5M$202.7M$25.2M
FY2024$355.4M$455.1M-$99.7M$27.7M
FY2025$355.4M$455.1M-$99.7M$27.7M
FY2023$267.5M$696.1M-$428.6M$27.3M
FY2024$267.5M$696.1M-$428.6M$27.3M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$6.7M$437.6M$265.3M$236.8M
Q2 2025$1.1M$307.1M$77.2M$108.5M
Q1 2025$400.0k$143.0M-$37.9M$55.7M
Q1 2025
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q1 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$4.64B$2.45B$662.7M
Q2 2025$4.50B$2.33B$503.4M
Q1 2025$4.39B$2.21B$441.4M
Q1 2025$4.42B$2.24B$368.2M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$474.0M$237.2M$236.8M$18.4M
Q2 2025$275.9M$167.4M$108.5M$11.6M
Q1 2025$155.9M$100.2M$55.7M$5.6M
Q1 2025
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$3.17B
Net cash-$486.6M
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA18.5%
ROE31.0%
Cash conversion56.0%
CapEx/Revenue28.9%
SBC/Revenue2.1%
Asset intensity0.4
Dilution ratio2.5%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil Related Services and Equipment · cohort 2 companies
MetricVALActivity
Op margin4008.4%1974.7% medp25 957.9% · p75 2991.6%top quartile
Net margin8258.8%4092.7% medp25 2009.6% · p75 6175.7%top quartile
Gross margin30.7% medp25 17.0% · p75 54.7%
CapEx / revenue2886.6%1444.8% medp25 724.0% · p75 2165.7%top quartile
Debt / equity34.0%49.3% medp25 41.8% · p75 56.8%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar72.5
market data ESG social pillar48.5
market data insider trading score5.0
Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0000314808 · 768 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 12:55 UTC#9035fcd2
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 12:56 UTCJob: 96dd7e73