Company Overview
Noble Corporation plc operates as an offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry worldwide. It provides contract drilling services through its fleet of mobile offshore drilling units. The company also operates drilling rigs, such as floaters and jackups. It serves its fleets in Africa, the Far East Asia, the North Sea, the Oceania, South America, and the United States Gulf of America. Noble Corporation plc was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Why Investors Should Care
Revenue has grown at a 27.8% CAGR over the past five years.
Offers a dividend yield of 4.92%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $3.29B (+7.4% YoY); net profit $216.72M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -16.3%, earnings -51.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 27.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 27.79% |
| 1 Year: | -16.30% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | - |
| 1 Year: | -51.66% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +74.84% |
| 6 Months: | +6.61% |
| 3 Months: | +1.50% |
| 1 Month: | +13.27% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)55.11 · Neutral
P/E of 48.52 is above the sector median of 17.53 — pricier than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 27.8% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 4.92%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Energy).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE Noble Corporation plc R2KR3K | 45.61 | 48.52 | $7.28B | 4.92% | 6.14% | 3.28% | 27.79% | - |
| 2 | XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation SPXR3K | 159.47 | 26.80 | $660.99B | 2.66% | 9.01% | 12.58% | 0.48% | -1.99% |
| 3 | CVX Chevron Corporation SPXR3K | 208.60 | 20.08 | $409.27B | 3.76% | - | 6.60% | -1.00% | -2.30% |
| 4 | TTE TotalEnergies SE | 88.39 | 11.06 | $196.12B | 4.94% | 10.04% | 14.48% | -11.53% | -13.84% |
| 5 | COP ConocoPhillips SPXR3K | 134.26 | 17.78 | $161.29B | 2.88% | 10.31% | 14.18% | -9.11% | -24.66% |
| 6 | MPC Marathon Petroleum Corporation SPXR3K | 388.90 | 13.48 | $113.53B | 1.34% | 12.90% | 42.10% | 6.91% | 14.73% |
| 7 | BP BP p.l.c. | 43.81 | 20.96 | $112.83B | 4.85% | 7.99% | 8.87% | -7.78% | - |
| 8 | ENB Enbridge Inc. | 50.09 | 27.08 | $109.40B | 5.37% | 5.84% | 9.22% | 6.94% | 35.62% |
| 9 | VLO Valero Energy Corporation SPXR3K | 369.75 | 15.43 | $106.46B | 1.58% | 9.83% | 27.64% | 6.23% | -4.61% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 250.37M | 210.23M | 275.15M | 305.87M | 610.05M | 638.53M | 697.45M | 637.08M | 692.84M | 800.55M | 874.49M | 848.65M | 798.02M | 785.69M | 719.69M |
| Operating Income | -13.49M | -34.63M | 47.60M | 51.56M | 107.11M | 109.14M | 200.78M | 107.55M | 209.96M | 115.48M | 187.34M | 135.25M | 50.40M | 225.31M | 30.48M |
| Net Income | -23.66M | -36.66M | 37.06M | 33.59M | 108.06M | 65.82M | 158.32M | 95.48M | 195.01M | 61.22M | 108.30M | 42.87M | -21.09M | 120.72M | -36.68M |
| Diluted EPS | -0.36 | -0.54 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.74 | 0.45 | 1.09 | 0.66 | 1.34 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.27 | -0.13 | 0.75 | -0.23 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 964.27M | 770.33M | 1.41B | 2.59B | 3.06B | 3.29B |
| Operating Income | -4.08B | 60.83M | 228.77M | 574.71M | 603.98M | 415.55M |
| Net Income | -3.98B | 101.98M | 168.95M | 481.90M | 448.35M | 216.72M |
| Diluted EPS | -15.86 | 1.51 | 1.73 | 3.32 | 2.96 | 1.35 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Feb 2021 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 1.71B | 2.07B | 5.23B | 5.51B | 7.96B | 7.53B |
| Total Equity | 3.66B | -311.39M | 1.02B | 1.50B | 3.61B | 3.92B | 4.65B | 4.55B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | - | 111.97M | 194.14M | 476.21M | 360.79M | 247.30M | 471.40M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 393.50M | 216.00M | 513.05M | 586.20M | 1.98B | 1.98B |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 687.18M | 572.82M | 1.63B | 1.59B | 3.31B | 2.98B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 185.41M | 248.39M | 667.10M | 641.68M | 940.36M | 759.73M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 273.20M | 51.62M | 280.99M | 574.34M | 655.48M | 951.68M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -121.52M | 207.88M | 375.77M | -366.51M | -959.02M | -350.07M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 107.44M | -176.77M | -367.77M | -325.79M | 188.08M | -373.93M |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 15.00M | 94.83M | 299.99M | 20.00M |
| Dividends Paid | - | 0 | 0 | 98.80M | 277.83M | 320.37M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | -422.8% | 7.9% | 16.2% | 22.2% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Net Margin % | -412.6% | 13.2% | 11.9% | 18.6% | 14.7% | 6.6% |
| ROE % | 1,277.7% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| ROCE % | - | 3.3% | 5.0% | 11.8% | 8.6% | 6.1% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 12.32% | 19.67M | $900.05M |
| 2 | First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 8.74% | 13.96M | $638.68M |
| 3 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.07% | 8.10M | $370.53M |
| 4 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 4.48% | 7.15M | $327.35M |
| 5 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.59% | 5.73M | $262.38M |
| 6 | State Street Corporation | 3.40% | 5.43M | $248.41M |
| 7 | FMR, LLC | 3.29% | 5.25M | $240.45M |
| 8 | American Century Companies Inc | 2.69% | 4.29M | $196.39M |
| 9 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.26% | 3.61M | $165.25M |
| 10 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 1.99% | 3.17M | $145.25M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
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NE — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Noble Corporation plc (NE)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Noble Corporation plc (NE) trades at $45.61 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $25.20 to $53.23.
What is the market capitalisation of NE?
Noble Corporation plc (NE) has a market capitalisation of $7.28B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of NE?
NE trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.52. The industry average P/E is 17.53. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.45.
Does NE pay a dividend?
Noble Corporation plc (NE) currently offers a dividend yield of 4.92%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of NE?
NE has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.28%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.14%.
Is NE a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Noble Corporation plc (NE), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.