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Preston Caldwell
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

Nabors Reported Somewhat Disappointing 3Q Results, but Our FVE Is Unchanged

No-moat land driller Nabors reported somewhat disappointing third-quarter results. In the company’s largest business line, U.S. Lower 48 land drilling, gross margin per rig day increased just 7% sequentially to about $4,200 per day, below company guidance of about $4,300 per day. This compares with an average of about $10,000 during the 2014 peak of horizontal rig activity. For now, our fair value estimate is unchanged.
The company commented on several interesting developments during the quarte...
Underlying
Nabors Industries Ltd.

Nabors Industries, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates land-based drilling rig fleet and is a provider of offshore platform drilling rigs in the U.S. and several international markets. The company also provides directional drilling services, tubular services, performance tools, and technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. The company's business is comprised of its land-based and offshore drilling rig operations and other rig related services and technologies, consisting of equipment manufacturing, rig instrumentation and optimization software. The company has five reportable segments: U.S. Drilling, Canada Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Preston Caldwell

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