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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


0 Attractive yield
Total 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 returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 18159%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/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 growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.5%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -100%
  Significant short interest
Short 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%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Carbon Capture & Storage, Geothermal Energy, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total 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%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/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
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -100%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Carbon Capture & Storage, Geothermal Energy, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 18159%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.5%
8 Significant short interest
Short 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.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SLB Return-44%40%81%-1%-24%3%10%
Peers Return-27%1%52%15%4%22%62%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SLB Win Rate50%58%67%50%33%60% 
Peers Win Rate37%37%52%40%38%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%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

Unique KeyEventSLBS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-36.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven58.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven99 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-70.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven238.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven700 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-64.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven184.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-68.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven218.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1948 days1480 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

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
11.8%11.8%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.7%17.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.7%5.7%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
25.5%25.5%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.7%0.7%-5.7%
SLB_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025SLBSLBDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
19.3%19.3%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
11.8%11.8%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.7%17.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.7%5.7%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
25.5%25.5%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.7%0.7%-5.7%
SLB_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025SLBSLBDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
19.3%19.3%0.0%

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Financials

SLBBKRHALFTINOVHMHMedian
NameSLB Baker Hu.Hallibur.TechnipF.NOV HMH  
Mkt Price38.1250.6127.8346.5116.23-38.12
Mkt Cap0.149.923.619.06.0-19.0
Rev LTM35,24827,71122,1379,7838,77584415,960
Op Inc LTM5,6883,5353,1941,2926091082,243
FCF LTM3,8622,0891,8741,541877181,708
FCF 3Y Avg4,0591,9242,053913435-1,924
CFO LTM5,8743,3383,2171,8901,269352,553
CFO 3Y Avg6,1123,1473,4161,177760-3,147

Growth & Margins

SLBBKRHALFTINOVHMHMedian
NameSLB Baker Hu.Hallibur.TechnipF.NOV HMH  
Rev Chg LTM-2.1%1.5%-4.1%11.2%-1.5%3.9%0.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.5%10.4%5.7%14.5%10.0%-10.4%
Rev Chg Q-2.5%1.5%-1.7%12.7%-0.7%-1.9%-1.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.7%0.4%-0.4%3.2%-0.2%-0.5%-0.3%
Op Mgn LTM16.1%12.8%14.4%13.2%6.9%12.8%13.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.6%11.6%16.7%9.7%8.0%-11.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.8%0.0%-1.0%0.8%-1.0%-0.8%-0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM16.7%12.0%14.5%19.3%14.5%4.1%14.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.7%11.9%15.0%13.0%8.6%-13.0%
FCF/Rev LTM11.0%7.5%8.5%15.8%10.0%2.1%9.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.7%7.3%9.0%10.0%4.8%-9.0%

Valuation

SLBBKRHALFTINOVHMHMedian
NameSLB Baker Hu.Hallibur.TechnipF.NOV HMH  
Mkt Cap0.149.923.619.06.0-19.0
P/S0.01.70.91.70.6-0.9
P/EBIT0.014.38.812.58.2-8.8
P/E0.016.616.017.112.8-16.0
P/CFO0.014.46.58.53.9-6.5
Total Yield10,304.9%7.9%9.1%6.4%11.7%-9.1%
Dividend Yield3,095.4%1.9%2.8%0.5%3.9%-2.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5,432.6%4.9%7.8%7.0%8.7%-7.8%
D/E252.50.10.40.10.5-0.4
Net D/E181.60.10.30.00.2-0.2

Returns

SLBBKRHALFTINOVHMHMedian
NameSLB Baker Hu.Hallibur.TechnipF.NOV HMH  
1M Rtn6.4%10.1%4.5%11.2%10.0%-10.0%
3M Rtn6.7%9.8%24.6%17.4%22.1%-17.4%
6M Rtn17.1%37.6%41.4%46.7%33.6%-37.6%
12M Rtn-8.0%21.5%-6.4%49.6%6.5%-6.5%
3Y Rtn-19.7%89.2%-18.8%293.9%-18.7%--18.7%
1M Excs Rtn5.1%8.8%3.2%10.0%8.7%-8.7%
3M Excs Rtn1.5%5.8%20.9%13.9%16.7%-13.9%
6M Excs Rtn1.6%22.1%26.0%31.3%18.2%-22.1%
12M Excs Rtn-22.7%4.9%-22.1%36.0%-9.6%--9.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-92.5%16.4%-92.8%219.3%-95.1%--92.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Well Construction13,47811,3978,7068,61411,880
Production Systems9,8317,8626,7106,6508,167
Reservoir Performance6,5615,5534,5995,6029,299
Digital & Integration3,8713,7253,2903,0674,145
Eliminations & other-606-446-376-332-574
Total33,13528,09122,92923,60132,917


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Goodwill and intangibles17,32315,97416,20116,43623,130
Well Construction7,1296,4814,7144,7686,913
Production Systems6,6405,6034,6844,6655,625
All other assets4,9444,4635,2155,5355,577
Cash and short term investments3,9892,8973,1393,0062,167
Reservoir Performance3,4913,1592,9233,4895,198
Digital & Integration3,0893,1323,1343,5956,388
Eliminations & other1,3521,4261,5019401,314
Total47,95743,13541,51142,43456,312


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity40,845,947
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-3.8%
Average Daily Volume13,380,162
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.05
Basic Shares Quantity1,471,000
Short % of Basic Shares2776.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251022202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025724202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025425202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024122202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241023202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024724202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024424202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023124202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231025202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023726202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023426202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022125202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221026202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022727202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022427202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021126202210-K 12/31/2021