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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WFRD - IE00BLNN3691 - Common Stock

94.04 USD
+2.6 (+2.84%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 4:30:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WFRD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WFRD was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While WFRD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WFRD has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WFRD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WFRD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years WFRD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WFRD had a positive operating cash flow.
WFRD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWFRD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.68%, WFRD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WFRD's Return On Equity of 25.96% is amongst the best of the industry. WFRD outperforms 95.08% of its industry peers.
  • WFRD has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.50%) than 98.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WFRD is significantly above the industry average of 12.90%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 25.96%
ROIC 17.5%
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)-5.24%
ROE(3y)29.79%
ROE(5y)-43.55%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
WFRD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWFRD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400

1.3 Margins

  • WFRD's Profit Margin of 8.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WFRD outperforms 75.41% of its industry peers.
  • WFRD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WFRD has a Operating Margin of 15.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: WFRD outperforms 73.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WFRD has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 31.49%, WFRD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WFRD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.51%
PM (TTM) 8.15%
GM 31.49%
OM growth 3Y83.71%
OM growth 5Y67.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-33.33%
GM growth 3Y10.74%
GM growth 5Y9.36%
WFRD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWFRD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WFRD is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WFRD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WFRD has more shares outstanding
  • WFRD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WFRD Yearly Shares OutstandingWFRD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WFRD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWFRD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • WFRD has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is not the best score and indicates that WFRD is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WFRD has a Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is in the better half of the industry: WFRD outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
  • WFRD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WFRD would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WFRD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is in the better half of the industry: WFRD outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94 indicates that WFRD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • WFRD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WFRD is outperformed by 72.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 2.56
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC9.1%
WFRD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWFRD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that WFRD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WFRD has a Current ratio (2.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that WFRD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, WFRD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.55
WFRD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWFRD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WFRD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.96%.
  • WFRD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.50% yearly.
  • The Revenue for WFRD has decreased by -10.19% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, WFRD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.96%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-33.5%
EPS Q2Q%-45.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y14.79%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%-12.56%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.25% on average over the next years.
  • WFRD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.6%
EPS Next 3Y0%
EPS Next 5Y1.25%
Revenue Next Year-11.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-3%
Revenue Next 5Y0.74%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WFRD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWFRD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
WFRD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWFRD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 -5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WFRD.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WFRD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WFRD is cheaper than 72.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WFRD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.60.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.91, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WFRD.
  • 62.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WFRD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • WFRD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.62
Fwd PE 17.91
WFRD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWFRD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WFRD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WFRD is cheaper than 63.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WFRD is valued a bit cheaper than 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.92
EV/EBITDA 6.86
WFRD Per share dataWFRD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of WFRD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.6%
EPS Next 3Y0%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%, WFRD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, WFRD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WFRD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.12%

5.2 History

  • WFRD is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
WFRD Yearly Dividends per shareWFRD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 17.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WFRD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.78%
EPS Next 2Y-11.6%
EPS Next 3Y0%
WFRD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWFRD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B
WFRD Dividend Payout.WFRD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WFRD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL / WFRD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WFRD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WFRD.


What is the valuation status of WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WFRD stock?

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WFRD stock?

The financial health rating of WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PL (WFRD) is expected to decline by -17.15% in the next year.