NOV Inc. (nov)
NOV — Company Overview
NOV Inc. (NOV) trades on NYQ as part of the Energy peer group (Oil & Gas Equipment & Services).
| Ticker | NOV |
| Sector | Energy |
| Industry | Oil & Gas Equipment & Services |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $7.23B |
| Last price | $20.28 |
| Size category | Mid Cap |
NOV — Business Description
NOV represents a Oil & Gas Equipment & Services business in the Energy segment. NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Energy Equipment, and Energy Products and Services. The Energy Products and Services segment offers drill bits and borehole enlargement products; independent drilling and intervention downhole tools equipment; frac plugs, frac sleeves, toe initiation burst port systems, and recyclable setting tools; electric submersible pumps, high viscosity pumps, and surface pumps; tubular coating and inspection services for drill-pipe and other oil country tubular goods; solids contro…
Official website: https://www.nov.com.
NOV — Investment Thesis
At a high level, NOV offers exposure to Energy with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is contracting at roughly -2.5% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 75.11× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (15.84×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.8% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $7.23B.
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NOV — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for NOV Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 1.1% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $673.37M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 75.11× |
| Forward P/E | 15.84× |
| Price / Sales | 0.84× |
| Price / Book | 1.17× |
| Gross margin | 21.6% |
| Operating margin | 7.2% |
| Profit margin | 1.1% |
| Return on equity | 1.5% |
| Debt / Equity | 37.15 |
| Free cash flow | $673.37M |
NOV — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for NOV Inc. (NOV) depends on demand trends in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue decline of -2.5% highlights near-term demand headwinds.
- Earnings growth of 7.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 7.5% below the 52-week high.
NOV — Competitive Position
NOV Inc. (NOV) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Energy.
- Competes within Energy, specifically in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services.
- Market capitalization of $7.23B places NOV among mid-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 21.6% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
NOV — Strengths
Strengths for NOV Inc. (NOV) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 7.6% year-over-year.
- Positive free cash flow ($673.37M).
- Dividend yield of 1.8% for income-oriented holders.
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 37.15).
- Price near 52-week highs — positive price momentum on public markets.
NOV — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for NOV Inc. (NOV) based on available data:
- Revenue contraction of -2.5% year-over-year.
- Elevated trailing P/E (75.11×) limits valuation margin of safety.
- Thin profit margin (1.1%).
NOV — Opportunities
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
NOV — Risks
- Rich valuation (P/E 75.11×) increases downside if growth slows.
- Negative revenue growth may signal share loss or cyclical pressure.
- Thin margins leave less room for operational missteps.
NOV — Summary
NOV Inc. (NOV) is a mid-cap Energy company focused on Oil & Gas Equipment & Services, listed on NYQ. Last price $20.28 with market cap $7.23B. Trailing P/E 75.11×. Revenue declined -2.5% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 7.6% year-over-year. Key watch items include revenue contraction of -2.5% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for NOV Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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NOV Inc. FAQ
What does NOV Inc. (NOV) do?
NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Energy Equipment, and Energy Produc…
What is NOV's P/E ratio?
NOV Inc. has a trailing P/E of 75.11× based on publicly available market data.
Does NOV pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.8%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is NOV in?
NOV Inc. is classified in Energy (Oil & Gas Equipment & Services) on NYQ.
What is NOV's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $7.23B.
What are the main risks for NOV?
Key risks include elevated valuation, negative revenue growth, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of NOV?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 7.6% year-over-year, positive free cash flow ($673.37m).
Where can I get analyst estimates for NOV?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for NOV Inc. are on the free /stocks/nov/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.