NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median

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OSL:NORAM NorAm Drilling AS OSL:NORAM
89 GF Score
Price kr43.45
GF Value kr33.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NorAm Drilling AS Profitability Rank?

NorAm Drilling AS OSL:NORAM +2.24% 89 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORAM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr33.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

NorAm Drilling AS has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

NorAm Drilling AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.35%. As of today, NorAm Drilling AS's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


NorAm Drilling AS Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSL:NORAM vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank falls into.


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NorAm Drilling AS Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

NorAm Drilling AS has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

NorAm Drilling AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.715 / 252.91
=11.35 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

NorAm Drilling AS has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on NorAm Drilling AS and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank too high?
NorAm Drilling AS's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, NorAm Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank compare to SLB and BKR?
NorAm Drilling AS's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, NorAm Drilling AS's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on NorAm Drilling AS and its competitors. NorAm Drilling AS's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 kr33.67, compared to a current price of kr43.45 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. NorAm Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NorAm Drilling AS (OSL:NORAM), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 kr43.45 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr33.67. GuruFocus considers NorAm Drilling AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORAM:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: kr33.67 vs. price of kr43.45 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 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.
89GF Score

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