FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Valaris's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-26 Mil. Valaris's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $465 Mil. Therefore, Valaris's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valaris's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VAL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.54 Med: -14.51 Max: 8.56
Current: 5.47
During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Valaris was 8.56%. The lowest was -24.54%. And the median was -14.51%.
VAL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.84% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs VAL: 5.47
Valaris FCF Margin % Related Terms
Valaris FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valaris's FCF 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, Valaris's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Valaris FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valaris's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valaris's FCF 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.
Valaris (VAL) has a FCF Margin % of -5.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Valaris and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #391 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Valaris' FCF Margin % too high?
Valaris' current FCF Margin % is -5.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Valaris ranks #391 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valaris has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valaris' FCF Margin % compare to RIG and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #391 out of 906 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Valaris in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.29, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Valaris and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valaris's current FCF Margin % is -5.57%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.42, compared to a current price of $75.68 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.57%. Valaris' 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valaris (VAL), the current FCF Margin % is -5.57% 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 Valaris (VAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.68 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.42.
GuruFocus considers Valaris to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VAL:
FCF Margin %: -5.57%
GF Value™: $78.42 vs. price of $75.68 (3.5% below fair value)
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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