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RIG vs. BORR, HAL, HP, NBR, and NE

Should you buy Transocean stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Transocean with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Transocean include Borr Drilling (BORR), Halliburton (HAL), Helmerich & Payne (HP), Nabors Industries (NBR), and Noble (NE). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Transocean compare to Borr Drilling?

Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) and Transocean (NYSE:RIG) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

Borr Drilling has a net margin of 3.13% compared to Transocean's net margin of -66.79%. Borr Drilling's return on equity of 2.88% beat Transocean's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Borr Drilling3.13% 2.88% 0.92%
Transocean -66.79%0.88%0.46%

Borr Drilling has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Transocean has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

83.1% of Borr Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Transocean shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.9% of Borr Drilling shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Transocean shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Borr Drilling has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Transocean. Transocean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Borr Drilling, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Borr Drilling$1.02B1.34$45M$0.1528.88
Transocean$3.97B1.46-$2.92B-$2.98N/A

In the previous week, Transocean had 9 more articles in the media than Borr Drilling. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Transocean and 1 mentions for Borr Drilling. Transocean's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Borr Drilling's score of 0.63 indicating that Transocean is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Borr Drilling
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Transocean
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Borr Drilling presently has a consensus target price of $4.88, indicating a potential upside of 12.73%. Transocean has a consensus target price of $6.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. Given Transocean's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Transocean is more favorable than Borr Drilling.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Borr Drilling
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Transocean
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Borr Drilling beats Transocean on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Transocean compare to Halliburton?

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) and Transocean (NYSE:RIG) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and valuation.

85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Transocean shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Transocean shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Halliburton has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Transocean has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Halliburton had 21 more articles in the media than Transocean. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Halliburton and 10 mentions for Transocean. Transocean's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Halliburton's score of 0.65 indicating that Transocean is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Halliburton
15 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Transocean
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Halliburton has a net margin of 6.95% compared to Transocean's net margin of -66.79%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Transocean's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Halliburton6.95% 19.04% 7.96%
Transocean -66.79%0.88%0.46%

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than Transocean. Transocean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Halliburton$22.18B1.29$1.28B$1.8218.88
Transocean$3.97B1.46-$2.92B-$2.98N/A

Halliburton currently has a consensus price target of $43.18, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. Transocean has a consensus price target of $6.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. Given Transocean's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Transocean is more favorable than Halliburton.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68
Transocean
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Halliburton beats Transocean on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Transocean compare to Helmerich & Payne?

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) and Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Helmerich & Payne has a net margin of -9.38% compared to Transocean's net margin of -66.79%. Transocean's return on equity of 0.88% beat Helmerich & Payne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Transocean-66.79% 0.88% 0.46%
Helmerich & Payne -9.38%-1.16%-0.48%

67.7% of Transocean shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Helmerich & Payne shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Transocean shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of Helmerich & Payne shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Helmerich & Payne has higher revenue and earnings than Transocean. Helmerich & Payne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Transocean, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Transocean$3.97B1.46-$2.92B-$2.98N/A
Helmerich & Payne$4.00B0.83-$163.70M-$3.79N/A

In the previous week, Transocean had 6 more articles in the media than Helmerich & Payne. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Transocean and 4 mentions for Helmerich & Payne. Transocean's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Helmerich & Payne's score of -0.41 indicating that Transocean is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Transocean
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Helmerich & Payne
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Transocean presently has a consensus target price of $6.82, suggesting a potential upside of 31.31%. Helmerich & Payne has a consensus target price of $40.10, suggesting a potential upside of 20.36%. Given Transocean's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Transocean is more favorable than Helmerich & Payne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Transocean
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Helmerich & Payne
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Transocean has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Helmerich & Payne has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Transocean beats Helmerich & Payne on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Transocean compare to Nabors Industries?

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) and Transocean (NYSE:RIG) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Transocean had 6 more articles in the media than Nabors Industries. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Transocean and 4 mentions for Nabors Industries. Transocean's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Nabors Industries' score of 0.77 indicating that Transocean is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nabors Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Transocean
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nabors Industries has a net margin of 7.32% compared to Transocean's net margin of -66.79%. Transocean's return on equity of 0.88% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nabors Industries7.32% -8.66% -1.59%
Transocean -66.79%0.88%0.46%

Nabors Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Transocean. Transocean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nabors Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.38$286.62M$12.776.43
Transocean$3.97B1.46-$2.92B-$2.98N/A

Nabors Industries presently has a consensus price target of $100.57, indicating a potential upside of 22.52%. Transocean has a consensus price target of $6.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. Given Transocean's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Transocean is more favorable than Nabors Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Transocean
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Transocean has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Transocean shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Nabors Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Transocean shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Transocean beats Nabors Industries on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Transocean compare to Noble?

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) and Noble (NYSE:NE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Noble has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Transocean. Transocean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Noble, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Transocean$3.97B1.46-$2.92B-$2.98N/A
Noble$3.29B1.94$216.72M$1.4327.94

Transocean has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noble has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Transocean had 6 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Transocean and 4 mentions for Noble. Transocean's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Noble's score of 0.45 indicating that Transocean is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Transocean
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Noble
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Transocean presently has a consensus price target of $6.82, suggesting a potential upside of 31.31%. Noble has a consensus price target of $43.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.25%. Given Transocean's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Transocean is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Transocean
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Noble
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Noble has a net margin of 7.17% compared to Transocean's net margin of -66.79%. Noble's return on equity of 2.32% beat Transocean's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Transocean-66.79% 0.88% 0.46%
Noble 7.17%2.32%1.40%

67.7% of Transocean shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Noble shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Transocean shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Noble shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Noble beats Transocean on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RIG vs. The Competition

MetricTransoceanOIL&GAS IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.74B$3.55B$9.73B$23.43B
Dividend YieldN/A3.92%10.72%4.04%
P/E Ratio-1.748.6518.7231.27
Price / Sales1.461.67628.6420.39
Price / Cash7.617.2737.0525.05
Price / Book0.711.414.124.77
Net Income-$2.92B-$58.71M$4.25B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.77%1.90%0.79%-0.50%
1 Month Performance-13.63%-11.69%-5.38%2.09%
1 Year Performance80.70%66.36%27.60%16.03%

Transocean Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RIG
Transocean
4.494 of 5 stars
$5.20
+1.1%
$6.82
+31.3%
+80.1%$5.74B$3.97BN/A5,600
BORR
Borr Drilling
2.7229 of 5 stars
$4.46
-0.7%
$4.88
+9.5%
+106.8%$1.41B$1.05B29.732,784
HAL
Halliburton
4.8875 of 5 stars
$32.97
+0.0%
$43.32
+31.4%
+54.7%$27.54B$22.17B18.1246,000
HP
Helmerich & Payne
2.6298 of 5 stars
$30.56
-2.4%
$40.40
+32.2%
+92.2%$3.05B$3.75BN/A6,200
NBR
Nabors Industries
4.1815 of 5 stars
$76.41
-1.9%
$103.43
+35.4%
+133.2%$1.13B$3.23B5.9813,900

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