Nov Inc. (NOV) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Nov Inc. (NOV) has a Graham intrinsic value of $2.86 per share. At $18.93 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 562% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.1% a year to $8.7B, with an average return on invested capital of -7.0%.

Graham intrinsic value
$2.86
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$18.93
Price vs Graham value
562% above
Market cap
$7.1B
Revenue (FY2025)
$8.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.1%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-7.0%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$876.0M

NOV 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $8.7B $145.0M $0.39 $876.0M 5.6% 3.4%
FY2024 $8.9B $635.0M $1.60 $953.0M 9.9% 8.9%
FY2023 $8.6B $993.0M $2.50 -$140.0M 7.6% 9.3%
FY2022 $7.2B $155.0M $0.39 -$393.0M 3.6% 2.9%
FY2021 $5.5B -$250.0M -$0.65 $90.0M -2.4% -2.3%
FY2020 $6.1B -$2.5B -$6.62 $700.0M -39.8% -29.1%
FY2019 $8.5B -$6.1B -$15.96 $481.0M -74.1% -48.6%
FY2018 $8.5B -$31.0M -$0.08 $277.0M 2.5% 0.7%
FY2017 $7.3B -$237.0M -$0.63 $640.0M -3.8% -1.1%
FY2016 $7.3B -$2.4B -$6.41 $676.0M -33.3% -14.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

NOV Inc. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.1% annually over the past decade.

NOV Inc. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -7.0% ROIC.

NOV Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, NOV Inc. is modeled at 0.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $2.86 per share.

NOV stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Nov Inc. (NOV) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 0.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NOV's intrinsic value is about $2.86 per share.

Is NOV stock undervalued?

At $18.93 (close on Oct 17, 2026), NOV trades 562% above its Graham value of $2.86. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Nov Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $7.3B in fiscal 2016 to $8.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. Net income was $145.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Nov Inc. generate free cash flow?

Nov Inc. generated $876.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NOV's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -7.0%, and average return on equity was -8.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NOV data come from?

From Nov Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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