Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 14.1x · EV/EBITDA 6.6x · ROE 28.9%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.0B | $5.7B | $5.4B | $7.2B | $3.7B | $1.9B | $420M | $2.0B | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $6.7B | $6.4B | $6.2B | $8.3B | $5.2B | $3.6B | $2.2B | $3.8B | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 14.06 | 13.20 | 10.61 | 17.35 | 141.44 | — | — | 0.54 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.22 | 1.16 | 0.97 | 1.41 | 0.85 | 0.53 | 0.11 | 0.39 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 3.57 | 3.35 | 4.18 | 7.85 | 6.65 | 3.91 | 0.45 | 0.67 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 13.33 | 12.63 | 10.88 | 11.62 | 16.90 | 8.19 | 7.50 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 8.87 | 8.40 | 6.77 | 8.70 | 10.50 | 6.03 | 2.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.30 | 1.13 | 1.62 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 0.59 | 0.77 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.55 | 6.25 | 4.87 | 7.27 | 6.79 | 6.48 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 8.87 | 9.09 | 6.95 | 12.12 | 14.84 | — | — | 0.91 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.20 | 12.65 | 13.39 | 23.80 | 15.21 | 38.64 | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.7% | 21.7% | 34.6% | 33.9% | 30.3% | 25.5% | 23.8% | 22.2% | 21.4% | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| Operating Margin | 15.4% | 15.4% | 17.0% | 16.0% | 9.5% | 3.2% | -40.3% | -23.9% | -36.3% | -37.4% | -39.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 0.6% | -12.3% | -52.1% | 73.9% | -48.9% | -49.4% | -59.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 28.9% | 28.9% | 45.9% | 56.6% | 5.0% | -62.8% | -99.7% | 125.5% | — | -375.8% | -105.5% |
| ROA | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 0.5% | -8.8% | -30.2% | 52.7% | -34.4% | -25.1% | -24.7% |
| ROIC | 24.9% | 24.9% | 33.7% | 30.2% | 14.7% | 3.6% | -30.0% | -20.9% | -30.6% | -21.1% | -16.9% |
| ROCE | 21.2% | 21.2% | 28.1% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 3.1% | -30.7% | -23.8% | -35.3% | -24.0% | -21.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.39 | 2.23 | 4.37 | 5.27 | 3.05 | 0.84 | — | — | 3.67 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.40 | 1.80 | 3.17 | 4.70 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.42 | 0.68 | 1.20 | 2.72 | 3.35 | 1.86 | 0.63 | — | — | 3.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 1.97 | 2.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.58 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 6.91 | 7.02 | 31.14 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 5.13 | 5.13 | 5.68 | 3.78 | 1.66 | -0.32 | -6.23 | 11.55 | -3.49 | -3.59 | -4.77 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.01 | 1.79 | 2.07 | 2.19 | 2.33 | 2.07 | 1.50 | 1.74 | 2.02 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.49 | 1.37 | 1.60 | 1.68 | 1.81 | 1.48 | 1.05 | 1.19 | 1.28 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.43 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.95 | 1.07 | 1.01 | 0.92 | 0.76 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.87 | 0.58 | 0.45 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.61 | 4.61 | 4.10 | 4.31 | 4.38 | 4.05 | 3.91 | 3.96 | 4.40 | 3.96 | 2.88 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 96.85 | 83.49 | 86.43 | 83.35 | 82.61 | 81.82 | 91.43 | 71.81 | 70.64 | 87.81 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 16.7% | 16.7% | 7.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.1% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 0.7% | — | — | 185.8% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 12.2% | 13.3% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $73M | $75M | $74M | $72M | $70M | $70M | $70M | $997M | $990M | $887M |
International market demand volatility
According to current market data, WFRD trades at a forward EV/EBITDA of 4.47x, which appears significantly compressed compared to the broader oilfield services peer group, suggesting that investors remain skeptical of the company's ability to sustain its current margin profile through a full commodity cycle.
The P/E ratio of 13.95x sits well below the multiples commanded by larger, more diversified peers like SLB or Halliburton, implying that the market continues to apply a 'reorganization discount' to the equity. This valuation gap warrants further investigation into whether the current earnings baseline is truly sustainable or if it remains vulnerable to the cyclical revenue contraction observed in recent quarters.
Based on reported financial statements, WFRD's ROIC has trended toward a 4.0% to 8.0% range over the last ten quarters, indicating that while the company is successfully compounding returns post-reorganization, it still lags the double-digit efficiency levels typically achieved by the industry's top-tier service providers.
The improvement in ROIC from 4.0% in 2026Q1 back toward its historical peak of 9.4% suggests that management's focus on high-margin niches like Managed Pressure Drilling is beginning to bear fruit. However, investors should monitor whether this trend can persist, as the capital-intensive nature of the tool fleet requires consistent utilization to prevent a decay in returns on invested capital.
As indicated by the company's quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle remains elevated at 118 days in 2026Q1, reflecting the inherent difficulty in managing inventory and receivables across complex international projects compared to the more streamlined operations of domestic-focused service providers.
The persistent drag from working capital, particularly the 97-day DSO, suggests that WFRD faces structural challenges in collecting payments from international clients, which may be impacting its overall cash flow velocity. This inefficiency appears to be a primary constraint on the company's ability to convert its operating profits into free cash flow at a rate comparable to its peers.
According to recent balance sheet data, WFRD has aggressively reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.84 as of 2026Q1, a marked improvement from the 2.23 level observed in 2023Q4, which significantly lowers the company's interest coverage risk in the current high-rate environment.
This reduction in leverage appears to be a deliberate strategic shift to insulate the balance sheet from the volatility that led to the company's prior bankruptcy. The improved interest coverage ratio of 4.52x suggests that the company is now better positioned to weather potential downturns in international rig activity without the immediate threat of liquidity constraints.
Market participants often misapply the revenue growth metric to WFRD, viewing the recent 10.79% contraction as a sign of competitive failure, whereas it may actually represent a strategic rationalization of low-margin, high-risk contracts that were previously inflating the top line at the expense of profitability.
Investors should prioritize operating margin and free cash flow generation over top-line growth, as the latter is often distorted by the company's transition away from commoditized service segments. Relying on revenue growth as a primary indicator of health obscures the underlying improvement in earnings quality and the successful shift toward higher-value, niche-dominant service offerings.
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Weatherford International plc's current P/E ratio is 14.1x. The historical average is 36.6x. This places it at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Weatherford International plc's current EV/EBITDA is 6.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.3x.
Weatherford International plc's return on equity (ROE) is 28.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -9.5%.
Based on historical data, Weatherford International plc is trading at a P/E of 14.1x. This is at the 60th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Weatherford International plc's current dividend yield is 1.19% with a payout ratio of 16.7%.
Weatherford International plc has 21.7% gross margin and 15.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Weatherford International plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.