SLB (SLB)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $38.17 | Market Cap: $56.1 MilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
SLB (SLB)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $38.17Market Cap: $56.1 MilSector: EnergyIndustry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10305%, Dividend Yield is 3095%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10301%, FCF Yield is 7639% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 18159% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 5.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.9 Bil | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.5% | |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -100% | Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 2777% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Carbon Capture & Storage, Geothermal Energy, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10305%, Dividend Yield is 3095%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10301%, FCF Yield is 7639% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 5.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.9 Bil |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -100% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Carbon Capture & Storage, Geothermal Energy, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 18159% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.5% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 2777% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SLB Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points that could explain a 5.1% movement in SLB's stock between August 31, 2025, and December 5, 2025:
1. Shareholder Returns Program: SLB's management demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, notably by committing $4 billion in share repurchases for fiscal year 2025. Such substantial share repurchase programs are often viewed positively by the market and can contribute to stock price appreciation.
2. Strategic Acquisitions and Integration: The integration of the ChampionX acquisition, expected to finalize in late Q4 2024 or early Q1 2025, was anticipated to enhance SLB's offerings and operational efficiencies. Positive news regarding the successful integration and realization of synergies from this acquisition could significantly influence the stock.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SLB Return | -44% | 40% | 81% | -1% | -24% | 3% | 10% |
| Peers Return | -27% | 1% | 52% | 15% | 4% | 22% | 62% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SLB Win Rate | 50% | 58% | 67% | 50% | 33% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 37% | 37% | 52% | 40% | 38% | 56% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SLB Max Drawdown | -70% | -0% | 0% | -20% | -27% | -16% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -58% | -14% | -4% | -15% | -16% | -17% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BKR, HAL, FTI, NOV, HMH. See SLB Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SLB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -36.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 58.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 99 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -70.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 238.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 700 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -64.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 184.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -68.6% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 218.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1948 days | 1480 days |
Compare to BKR, HAL, FTI, NOV, HMH
In The Past
SLB's stock fell -36.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/8/2022. A -36.8% loss requires a 58.2% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to SLB. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WHD | Cactus | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| 10172025 | OVV | Ovintiv | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.7% | 17.7% | 0.0% |
| 10102025 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.7% | 5.7% | -2.3% |
| 10102025 | HAL | Halliburton | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 25.5% | 25.5% | -0.7% |
| 10102025 | OXY | Occidental Petroleum | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.7% | 0.7% | -5.7% |
| 10102025 | SLB | SLB | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.3% | 19.3% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WHD | Cactus | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| 10172025 | OVV | Ovintiv | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.7% | 17.7% | 0.0% |
| 10102025 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.7% | 5.7% | -2.3% |
| 10102025 | HAL | Halliburton | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 25.5% | 25.5% | -0.7% |
| 10102025 | OXY | Occidental Petroleum | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.7% | 0.7% | -5.7% |
| 10102025 | SLB | SLB | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.3% | 19.3% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 38.12 |
| Mkt Cap | 19.0 |
| Rev LTM | 15,960 |
| Op Inc LTM | 2,243 |
| FCF LTM | 1,708 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,924 |
| CFO LTM | 2,553 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 3,147 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 0.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 10.4% |
| Rev Chg Q | -1.2% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 13.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 11.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.8% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 14.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 9.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 9.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 19.0 |
| P/S | 0.9 |
| P/EBIT | 8.8 |
| P/E | 16.0 |
| P/CFO | 6.5 |
| Total Yield | 9.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 7.8% |
| D/E | 0.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 10.0% |
| 3M Rtn | 17.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 37.6% |
| 12M Rtn | 6.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | -18.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 8.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 13.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 22.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -9.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -92.5% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Construction | 13,478 | 11,397 | 8,706 | 8,614 | 11,880 |
| Production Systems | 9,831 | 7,862 | 6,710 | 6,650 | 8,167 |
| Reservoir Performance | 6,561 | 5,553 | 4,599 | 5,602 | 9,299 |
| Digital & Integration | 3,871 | 3,725 | 3,290 | 3,067 | 4,145 |
| Eliminations & other | -606 | -446 | -376 | -332 | -574 |
| Total | 33,135 | 28,091 | 22,929 | 23,601 | 32,917 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill and intangibles | 17,323 | 15,974 | 16,201 | 16,436 | 23,130 |
| Well Construction | 7,129 | 6,481 | 4,714 | 4,768 | 6,913 |
| Production Systems | 6,640 | 5,603 | 4,684 | 4,665 | 5,625 |
| All other assets | 4,944 | 4,463 | 5,215 | 5,535 | 5,577 |
| Cash and short term investments | 3,989 | 2,897 | 3,139 | 3,006 | 2,167 |
| Reservoir Performance | 3,491 | 3,159 | 2,923 | 3,489 | 5,198 |
| Digital & Integration | 3,089 | 3,132 | 3,134 | 3,595 | 6,388 |
| Eliminations & other | 1,352 | 1,426 | 1,501 | 940 | 1,314 |
| Total | 47,957 | 43,135 | 41,511 | 42,434 | 56,312 |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10222025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7242025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4252025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1222025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10232024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7242024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4242024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 1242024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10252023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7262023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4262023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 1252023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10262022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7272022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4272022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 1262022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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