SeadrillSDRL +1.43%56 EBITDA Margin % is 28.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates SDRL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Seadrill ranks better than 56.66% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Seadrill's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $102 Mil. Seadrill's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $358 Mil. Therefore, Seadrill's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.49%.
Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Seadrill EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Seadrill EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seadrill's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Seadrill's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Seadrill EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Seadrill's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seadrill's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Seadrill (SDRL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 28.49% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Seadrill and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #397 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Seadrill's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Seadrill's current EBITDA Margin % of 28.49% is 142% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Seadrill's value of 28.49% is 106.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #397 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seadrill has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seadrill's EBITDA Margin % compare to SOC and HP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #397 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Seadrill in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Seadrill's value of 28.49% is 106.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 13.80, Seadrill has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Seadrill's current EBITDA Margin % of 28.49% is 106.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Seadrill and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seadrill's current EBITDA Margin % is 28.49%, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seadrill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seadrill (SDRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.81, compared to a current price of $38.24 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 28.49%, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 106.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Seadrill's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seadrill (SDRL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 28.49% as of Mar. 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 Seadrill (SDRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seadrill stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $38.24 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.81.
GuruFocus considers Seadrill to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SDRL:
EBITDA Margin %: 28.49% (142% above median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: $45.81 vs. price of $38.24 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#397 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seadrill Ltd is an offshore drilling contractor company. The company is engaged in providing offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The primary business of the company is the ownership and operation of drillships, semi-submersible rigs, and jack-up rigs for operations in shallow to ultra-deepwater areas in both benign and harsh environments. The geographical segments of the company are the United States, Brazil, Angola, Norway, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Brazil.
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