NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:NORAM NorAm Drilling AS OSL:NORAM
86 GF Score
Price kr42.50
GF Value kr33.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NorAm Drilling AS Financial Strength?

NorAm Drilling AS OSL:NORAM -0.35% 86 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORAM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr33.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

NorAm Drilling AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

NorAm Drilling AS shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

NorAm Drilling AS has no long-term debt (1). NorAm Drilling AS's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, NorAm Drilling AS's Altman Z-Score is 7.43.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


NorAm Drilling AS  (OSL:NORAM) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

NorAm Drilling AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


NorAm Drilling AS Financial Strength Related Terms


OSL:NORAM vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


NorAm Drilling AS Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength falls into.


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NorAm Drilling AS Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

NorAm Drilling AS's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0 Mil.

NorAm Drilling AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

NorAm Drilling AS had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

NorAm Drilling AS has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

NorAm Drilling AS's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 1011.64
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

NorAm Drilling AS has a Z-score of 7.43, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 7.43 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 10 mean?
NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NorAm Drilling AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength too high?
NorAm Drilling AS's current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, NorAm Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength compare to SLB and BKR?
NorAm Drilling AS's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, NorAm Drilling AS's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NorAm Drilling AS and its competitors. NorAm Drilling AS's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NorAm Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr33.58, compared to a current price of kr42.50 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. NorAm Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorAm Drilling AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr42.50 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr33.58. GuruFocus considers NorAm Drilling AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORAM:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: kr33.58 vs. price of kr42.50 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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


NorAm Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges TM9:Germany
Address Bryggegata 3, P.O. Box 1327 - Vika, Oslo, NOR, 0112
NorAm Drilling AS owns and operates a quality rig portfolio of super spec developed high-end AC driven rigs tailored for the drilling of horizontal wells in the USA land drilling market. These rigs are designed to combine the cost efficiency of a compact rig with the versatility of different rig classes, enabling the rigs to cover a broad range of wells for both liquids and gas. The group's operating segments are NorAm Drilling Company, which derives maximum revenue, and NorAm Drilling AS.
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