SLB N.V. (SLB) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
11.06
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.14
30Y Low6.4·High23.1
P/FCF
↓
15.06
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.27
30Y Low11.9·High193.6
P/B Ratio
↓
2.62
↓-13% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.03
30Y Low1.4·High8.2
ROE
↓
13.5%
↑-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.9%
30Y Low-57%·High41%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.67
↓-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.01
30Y Low0.6·High4.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SLB Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
SLB N.V. trades at 20.5x earnings, 12% above its 5-year average of 18.3x, sitting at the 28th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 15.5x, the stock trades at a premium of 32%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.1x P/FCF, 18% below the 5-year average of 18.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $72.2B | $57.1B | $55.1B | $75.1B | $76.8B | $42.7B | $30.3B | $55.7B | $50.3B | $93.5B | $113.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $81.5B | $66.4B | $63.6B | $84.2B | $87.4B | $55.2B | $46.4B | $69.8B | $64.9B | $109.9B | $130.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.46 | 16.33 | 12.33 | 17.88 | 22.37 | 22.69 | — | — | 23.58 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.02 | 1.60 | 1.52 | 2.27 | 2.73 | 1.86 | 1.29 | 1.69 | 1.53 | 3.07 | 4.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.62 | 2.09 | 2.46 | 3.52 | 4.27 | 2.80 | 2.43 | 2.30 | 1.37 | 2.51 | 2.74 |
| P/FCF | 15.06 | 11.91 | 12.31 | 16.52 | 38.32 | 12.31 | 17.57 | 16.02 | 14.56 | 28.52 | 31.86 |
| P/OCF | 11.12 | 8.80 | 8.34 | 11.31 | 20.65 | 9.19 | 10.31 | 10.25 | 8.80 | 16.52 | 18.20 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SLB EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
SLB N.V.'s enterprise value stands at 11.1x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 11.1x. The Energy sector median is 7.8x, placing the stock at a 41% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.86 | 1.75 | 2.54 | 3.11 | 2.41 | 1.97 | 2.12 | 1.98 | 3.61 | 4.70 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.06 | 9.01 | 7.74 | 11.60 | 15.02 | 12.35 | 12.79 | 22.59 | 9.62 | 16.87 | 20.47 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.93 | 12.68 | 10.28 | 14.55 | 18.36 | 18.94 | — | — | 20.28 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.84 | 14.22 | 18.52 | 43.59 | 15.90 | 26.86 | 20.09 | 18.79 | 33.52 | 36.52 |
SLB Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
SLB N.V. earns an operating margin of 15.3%, roughly in line with the Energy sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 16.6% to 15.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 13.5% is modest. ROIC of 12.1% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.2% | 18.2% | 20.6% | 19.8% | 18.4% | 16.0% | 11.0% | 12.8% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Operating Margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.4% | 16.6% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 7.0% | -1.5% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.2% | 8.2% | -44.4% | -30.7% | 6.5% | -4.9% | -6.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.5% | 13.5% | 20.4% | 21.4% | 20.7% | 13.5% | -57.2% | -33.3% | 5.8% | -3.8% | -4.4% |
| ROA | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 4.5% | -21.2% | -15.9% | 3.0% | -2.0% | -2.3% |
| ROIC | 12.1% | 12.1% | 15.5% | 14.0% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| ROCE | 14.3% | 14.3% | 17.9% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 8.8% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
SLB Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
SLB N.V. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.7x, which is manageable (36% below the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $9.3B ($12.3B total debt minus $3.0B cash). Interest coverage of 9.4x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.93 | 1.35 | 0.63 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.47 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.47 | 1.65 | 2.10 | 3.18 | 4.66 | 4.95 | 2.38 | 2.79 | 3.08 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.81 | 1.28 | 0.59 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.40 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.04 | 1.25 | 1.82 | 2.78 | 4.42 | 4.58 | 2.17 | 2.52 | 2.62 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.93 | 1.91 | 1.99 | 5.27 | 3.58 | 9.29 | 4.07 | 4.23 | 5.00 | 4.67 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.40 | 9.40 | 12.08 | 11.50 | 9.72 | 5.40 | -19.07 | -16.16 | 5.56 | -1.09 | -2.34 |
SLB Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.33x means SLB N.V. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.98x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.45 | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.22 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.59 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.11 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.95 | 1.31 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.61 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.80 | 5.80 | 6.59 | 6.06 | 5.73 | 5.89 | 6.26 | 6.95 | 7.10 | 6.56 | 5.71 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 88.81 | 80.58 | 86.05 | 87.91 | 84.61 | 81.15 | 85.90 | 87.66 | 96.93 | 123.20 |
SLB Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
SLB N.V. returns 5.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.2% dividend yield and 3.3% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 47.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 4.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 47.8% | 47.8% | 34.4% | 31.3% | 24.6% | 37.2% | — | — | 129.6% | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.4% | — | — | 4.2% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 6.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.6% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
Peer Comparison
Compare SLB with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SLBYou | $72B | 20.5 | 11.1 | 15.1 | 18.2% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 12.1% | 1.7 |
 HAL | $29B | 23.3 | 10.3 | 17.4 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 2.4 |
 BKR | $58B | 22.5 | 12.9 | 22.8 | 23.6% | 12.8% | 14.4% | 12.7% | 1.5 |
 WHD | $4B | 22.7 | 9.9 | 17.5 | 54.6% | 23.2% | 12.3% | 19.4% | 0.1 |
 LBRT | $4B | 30.5 | 9.0 | 312.3 | 11.4% | 2.0% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 1.5 |
 FTI | $26B | 28.3 | 19.3 | 18.0 | 17.3% | 9.6% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 1.4 |
 OII | $4B | 10.3 | 8.3 | 17.3 | 20.4% | 10.9% | 39.4% | 23.4% | 1.2 |
 WTTR | $2B | 88.5 | 11.2 | — | 14.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8 |
 ACDC | $1B | -2.6 | 7.8 | 56.0 | 3.7% | -6.9% | -37.7% | -4.6% | 4.0 |
 NINE | $487M | -9.0 | 17.0 | — | 10.7% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | 7.7 |
 NCSM | $130M | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 38.2% | 6.4% | 18.3% | 7.9% | 0.7 |
| Energy Median | — | 15.5 | 7.8 | 13.8 | 33.7% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.6 |
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SLB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLB stock.
What is SLB N.V.'s P/E ratio?
SLB N.V.'s current P/E ratio is 20.5x. The historical average is 29.4x. This places it at the 28th percentile of its historical range.
What is SLB N.V.'s EV/EBITDA?
SLB N.V.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.6x.
What is SLB N.V.'s ROE?
SLB N.V.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.5%. The historical average is 10.3%.
Is SLB stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, SLB N.V. is trading at a P/E of 20.5x. This is at the 28th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is SLB N.V.'s dividend yield?
SLB N.V.'s current dividend yield is 2.24% with a payout ratio of 47.8%.
What are SLB N.V.'s profit margins?
SLB N.V. has 18.2% gross margin and 15.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does SLB N.V. have?
SLB N.V.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.