Seadrill (OSTO:SDRLO) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.27 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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OSTO:SDRLO Seadrill Ltd OSTO:SDRLO
60 GF Score
Price kr454.20
GF Value kr442.85
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Seadrill EV-to-EBITDA?

Seadrill OSTO:SDRLO 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 8.63. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SDRLO with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr442.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, Seadrill ranks worse than 65.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Seadrill's enterprise value is kr31,644 Mil. Seadrill's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr3,412 Mil. Therefore, Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:SDRLo' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.16   Med: 8.63   Max: 32.81
Current: 9.7

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Seadrill was 32.81. The lowest was -11.16. And the median was 8.63.

OSTO:SDRLo's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.11% of 771 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.48 vs OSTO:SDRLo: 9.70

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-30), Seadrill's stock price is kr454.20. Seadrill's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr0.135. Therefore, Seadrill's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3,364.44.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Seadrill  (OSTO:SDRLo) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Seadrill's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=454.20/0.135
=3,364.44

Seadrill's share price for today is kr454.20.
Seadrill's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 kr0.135.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Seadrill EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Seadrill EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Seadrill EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Seadrill Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 6.40 4.55 9.88

Seadrill Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.35 9.18 9.88 11.36 7.95

OSTO:SDRLO vs HP, PTEN, BORR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Seadrill EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=31644.254/3412.108
=9.27

Seadrill's current Enterprise Value is kr31,644 Mil.
Seadrill's EBITDA 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 kr3,412 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 mean?
Seadrill (OSTO:SDRLO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Seadrill. This is near median its historical median of 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #502 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Seadrill's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 is near median its 10-year median of 8.63. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48. Seadrill's value of 9.27 is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #502 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seadrill has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seadrill's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HP and PTEN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Seadrill ranks #502 out of 771 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Seadrill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48. Seadrill's value of 9.27 is 23.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 7.48, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.48, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Seadrill's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 is 23.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Seadrill. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seadrill's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.63. 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?
Seadrill (OSTO:SDRLO) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27. The stock's GF Value™ is kr442.85, compared to a current price of kr454.20 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 23.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.48. Seadrill's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seadrill (OSTO:SDRLO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 as of Aug. 30, 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 (OSTO:SDRLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seadrill stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr454.20 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr442.85.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SDRLO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.27 (near median its 10-year median of 8.63)
  • GF Value™: kr442.85 vs. price of kr454.20 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#502 of 771)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SDRLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seadrill Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SDRL:USAP4F:Germany
Address 11025 Equity Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX, USA, 77041
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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