Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 433,707 194,401 -80,787 -171,461 89,145
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,849,710 2,370,550 2,472,160 2,597,540 3,502,510
Operating profit margin 15.22% 8.20% -3.27% -6.60% 2.55%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $433,707K ÷ $2,849,710K
= 15.22%

The operating profit margin of Nabors Industries Ltd has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating improvements in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. The margin has increased from negative values in 2020 and 2021 to 8.98% in 2023, reflecting a significant enhancement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. This positive trend suggests that Nabors Industries Ltd has been successful in managing its operating costs and increasing revenues relative to the size of its operations. Overall, the improving operating profit margin is a positive indication of the company's financial performance and strategic management efforts.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
15.22%
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
19.56%
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
8.59%
Valaris Ltd
VAL
3.00%