Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 679,965 815,183 476,118 971,710 924,992
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,877,660 2,849,710 2,370,550 2,472,160 2,597,540
Gross profit margin 23.63% 28.61% 20.08% 39.31% 35.61%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $679,965K ÷ $2,877,660K
= 23.63%

Based on the provided data, the gross profit margin of Nabors Industries Ltd has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the gross profit margin was 35.61%, which increased to 39.31% by December 2021, indicating improved profitability. However, there was a significant decrease in the gross profit margin to 20.08% by December 2022, suggesting potential cost challenges or pricing pressures.

The company experienced a slight recovery in gross profit margin to 28.61% by December 2023 but then dropped again to 23.63% by December 2024. This downward trend in the gross profit margin may be a concern as it indicates a decrease in the profitability of the company relative to its revenue.

Further analysis of the reasons behind these fluctuations, such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, or operational efficiency, would be necessary to understand the impact on the overall financial performance of Nabors Industries Ltd. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these trends and assess the company's ability to maintain or improve its gross profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
23.63%
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
31.04%
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
89.57%
Valaris Ltd
VAL
2.30%