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ValarisVAL +0.99%60 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.09 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VAL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Oil & Gas companies, Valaris ranks better than 93.73% on this metric.
Valaris's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.19.
Valaris's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.09.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Valaris was -38.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 66.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Valaris's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
VAL'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.1 Med: 66.1 Max: 66.1
Current: 66.1
During the past 7 years, Valaris's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 66.10% per year. The lowest was 66.10% per year. And the median was 66.10% per year.
VAL's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 93.73% of 750
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.75
vs VAL: 66.10
Valaris Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Valaris Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valaris's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
VAL vs RIG, NE, PTEN: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Valaris's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Valaris Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valaris's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valaris's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.09
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.09 mean?
Valaris (VAL) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.09 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Valaris and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #47 out of 750 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Valaris' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Valaris' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.09. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.75. Valaris' value of $5.09 is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valaris ranks #47 out of 750 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valaris has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valaris' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to RIG and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #47 out of 750 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Valaris in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.75. Valaris' value of $5.09 is 35.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Oil & Gas companies is 3.75, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valaris's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $5.09 is 35.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Valaris and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valaris's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valaris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris (VAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.19, compared to a current price of $86.29 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.09 and 35.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.75. Valaris' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valaris (VAL), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $5.09 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valaris (VAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.29 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.19.
GuruFocus considers Valaris to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VAL:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $5.09
GF Value™: $73.19 vs. price of $86.29 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#47 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valaris Ltd is an offshore contract drilling company. The company provides offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry with operations in almost every offshore market across six continents. Its business consists of four operating segments: Floaters, which includes drillships and semisubmersible rigs; Jackups; ARO; and Other, which consists of management services on rigs owned by third parties. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Floaters segment.
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