Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Nabors Industries Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Nabors Industries Ltd is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.28B. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 11 Drilling Oil & Gas Wells issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 9.50x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one. Its D/E Ratio of 24.43x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NBR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Drilling Oil & Gas Wells peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.28B | 8/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 5.19x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 9.50x | 1/9 |
| EPS | $14.34 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $8.46 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $201.37 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.48 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 14.2% | 2/8 |
| Operating Margin | 18.9% | 2/8 |
| EBT Margin | 16.5% | 1/8 |
| Tax Rate | 32.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89x | 5/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.75x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 24.43x | 1/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 33.37x | 1/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.0x | 3/7 |
| Working Capital | $564M | 4/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $702M | 3/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $40M | 4/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$663M | 5/5 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 32.0% | 3/8 |
| FCF/Sales | 1.2% | 4/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 20.6% | 1/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.71x | 2/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.2x | 2/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.1x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 50 days | 6/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.21B | 4/7 |
| Operating Income | $551M | 2/8 |
| R&D Expense | $54M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NBR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 16M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.20B | 34.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $510M | 14.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $443M | 12.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $88M | 2.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.30B | 96.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $268M | 7.8% of assets |
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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Nabors Industries Ltd (Drilling Oil & Gas Wells): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NBR Nabors Industries Ltd | ▲ | $1.28B |
| RIG Transocean Ltd. | ▶ | $6.31B |
| VAL Valaris Ltd | ▼ | $5.94B |
| PTEN Patterson Uti Energy Inc | ▶ | $4.39B |
| HP Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | ▶ | $3.91B |
| BTE Baytex Energy Corp. | ▶ | $3.84B |
| SDRL Seadrill Ltd | ▼ | $3.06B |
| BORR Borr Drilling Ltd | ▲ | $1.48B |
| HPK Highpeak Energy, Inc. | ▲ | $1.28B |
| PDS Precision Drilling Corp | ▶ | $1.10B |
| GLND Greenland Energy Co | ▼ | $97M |
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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Nabors Industries Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Nabors Industries Ltd stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NBR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Nabors Industries Ltd forecasts updated?
Nabors Industries Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Nabors Industries Ltd's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, NBR included, share the SEC industry code Drilling Oil & Gas Wells. The largest are: Transocean Ltd. (RIG), Valaris Ltd (VAL), Patterson Uti Energy Inc (PTEN), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP), Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE), Seadrill Ltd (SDRL).
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