Borr Drilling Ltd (BORR)vsNoble Corporation plc (NE)
BORR
Borr Drilling Ltd
$3.33
-3.76%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.24B
NE
Noble Corporation plc
$41.03
-6.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Noble Corporation plc generates 177% more annual revenue ($2.81B vs $1.02B). NE leads profitability with a 1.9% profit margin vs -24.0%. BORR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
BORR
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
NE
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BORR.
Margin of Safety
-16.8%
Fair Value
$37.72
Current Price
$41.03
$3.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 155.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 0.1%
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BORR
The strongest argument for BORR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : NE
The strongest argument for NE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BORR
The primary concerns for BORR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.58 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NE
The primary concerns for NE are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 143.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BORR profiles as a turnaround stock while NE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BORR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
NE is growing revenue faster at -9.7% — sustainability is the question.
BORR generates stronger free cash flow (-33M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BORR scores higher overall (42/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Borr Drilling Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Borr Drilling Limited is an offshore drilling contractor for the global oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Noble Corporation plc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Noble Corporation is an offshore drilling contractor for the global oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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