The price-to-earnings ratio for Schlumberger Ltd (NYSE: SLB) is 13.19x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for SLB is 1.13. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 16 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 10 as “overweight,” 6 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for SLB is 1.36B and currently, short sellers hold a 5.70% of that float. On March 24, 2025, SLB’s average trading volume was 13.87M shares.
SLB) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Schlumberger Ltd (NYSE: SLB) has decreased by -0.70 when compared to last closing price of 41.28. Despite this, the company has experienced a -0.27% fall in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-03-23 that Schlumberger is up 6.74% YTD, outperforming major index funds, driven by strong fundamentals and increasing energy demand for data centers and AI advancements. SLB’s robust financials include $36.29 billion in 2024 revenue, $4.19 billion in free cash flow, and a dividend yield of 2.78%, trading at less than 12x 2025 earnings. Risks include commodity price fluctuations, geopolitical instability, and competition from Halliburton and Baker Hughes, but SLB’s technological edge and capital allocation mitigate these concerns.
SLB’s Market Performance
Schlumberger Ltd (SLB) has experienced a -0.27% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a -3.78% drop in the past month, and a 5.29% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.11%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.96% for SLB. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 0.79% for SLB stock, with a simple moving average of -4.16% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of SLB
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SLB stocks, with TD Cowen repeating the rating for SLB by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for SLB in the upcoming period, according to TD Cowen is $55 based on the research report published on January 21, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SLB reach a price target of $44, previously predicting the price at $62. The rating they have provided for SLB stocks is “In-line” according to the report published on January 15th, 2025.
SLB Trading at -0.09% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SLB to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -26.40% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.96%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.11%, as shares sank -1.80% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +4.11% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SLB fell by -0.27%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -6.99% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $40.67. In addition, Schlumberger Ltd saw 6.91% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at SLB starting from Rennick Gavin, who sale 26,990 shares at the price of $40.92 back on Feb 26 ’25. After this action, Rennick Gavin now owns 53,584 shares of Schlumberger Ltd, valued at $1,104,431 using the latest closing price.
Rennick Gavin, the Officer of Schlumberger Ltd, proposed sale 26,990 shares at $40.92 during a trade that took place back on Feb 26 ’25, which means that Rennick Gavin is holding shares at $1,104,496 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for SLB
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.13 for the present operating margin
- 0.2 for the gross margin
The net margin for Schlumberger Ltd stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.13. Equity return is now at value 21.59, with 9.21 for asset returns.
Based on Schlumberger Ltd (SLB), the company’s capital structure generated 0.36 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.55. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.57. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 8.92.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 8.07 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.11. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.77. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.53for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.74. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.45.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Schlumberger Ltd (SLB) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
