VAL
ValarisANYSE / Energy
Last Price
At close
2026-06-02
Current thesis
The constructive read is that operating execution remains solid despite the merger backdrop: Q1 revenue efficiency was 98%, backlog reached roughly $4.9 billion, DS-12 returned ahead of schedule, and management said three additional active-fleet drillships remain on track to restart later in 2026 [#10-Q-2026-05-05]. If the deal closes on schedule, VAL holders also participate in any tightening of the exchange-ratio spread and synergy capture at the combined company.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Momentum
What changed
Momentum remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -1.3.
What can break
Contracting and utilization can still swing with customer timing, white space, shipyard work, or delayed follow-on work, as seen in Q1 from fewer floater and jackup operating days [#10-Q-2026-05-05].
Momentum
79
Value
57
Sentiment
51
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $90.00 · Bull $98.00 · Bear $70.00
Data freshness
Prices
As of 2026-06-02
Fundamentals
As of 2026-06-01 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-06-02 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-05-09 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-06-02
Investment thesis
As of 2026-06-02
Supporting evidence
What
Grade A · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $66.36
Why
Momentum79 · Δ7d -1.3
Value57 · Δ7d +0.9
Sentiment51 · Δ7d +10.1
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Lead driver: Momentum · See technicals
Momentum
79
34% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
-1.3
Δ21d
-3.5
Value
57
32% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.9
Δ21d
+0.2
Sentiment
51
33% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+10.1
Δ21d
+11.0
Why this grade
Composite grade A. Momentum 78.9 / Value 56.6 / Sentiment 50.8
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-06-01
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-06-01
Market Cap
$6.47B
Beta
1.18
Shares Out
69.58M
P/E (TTM)
9.3
P/S (TTM)
1.50
P/FCF (TTM)
14.52
Rev YoY
-7.4%
EPS YoY
+200.2%
Gross Margin
-
Op Margin
+23.0%
Net Debt
$714.5M
Current Ratio
1.87
As of 2026-06-02 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethodology