Valaris Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Valaris' CEO is Anton Dibowitz, appointed in Sep 2021, has a tenure of 4.83 years. total yearly compensation is $6.05M, comprised of 15.7% salary and 84.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.31% of the company’s shares, worth $16.83M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.9 years and 5.1 years respectively.
Key information
Anton Dibowitz
Chief executive officer
US$6.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.69% |
| CEO tenure | 4.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 3.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 08
VAL: All Stock Takeover Terms Will Likely Limit Future Upside
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Valaris to about $67. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations.Seeking Alpha • Jun 24
Valaris: Small Arbitrage Play Short-Term, Large Consolidated Upside Long-Term
Summary Valaris remains a Strong Buy, supported by robust fleet quality, stable OPEX, and favorable medium-term rate dynamics. The Transocean all-stock merger offers a 4.8% arbitrage upside, with regulatory approvals progressing and minimal integration costs expected. Recent revenue and EPS misses are attributed to temporary fleet idle days, not structural weakness; VAL backlog growth signals utilization rebound to ~80% in H2. Post-merger, the combined fleet of 81 rigs, including the ARO Drilling JV, positions the entity for growth, especially in the Middle East. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 12
VAL: Transocean Deal And Compressed Future P/E Will Restrain Equity Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Valaris price target from $47.00 to $45.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that re-balance upside potential against execution risk. What's in the News Transocean has announced an all stock acquisition of Valaris, with the deal targeted for early 2026.
Narrative Update • May 29
VAL: Petrobras Extension And Suriname Collaboration Will Steady Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their Valaris fair value estimate from $98.00 to $99.00, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E assumption as key drivers behind the change. What's in the News Valaris secured a 1,064-day contract extension with Petrobras offshore Brazil for drillship VALARIS DS-4.Narrative Update • Apr 29
VAL: Acquisition Terms Will Likely Cap Future Upside Despite Buybacks
Analysts now see Valaris shares as worth $70.68 per share, up from $65.93. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower discount rates, a modestly higher revenue growth outlook, marginally stronger profit margins, and a P/E multiple that has been reset to 21.0x from 20.0x.Narrative Update • Apr 15
VAL: Pending Transocean Deal And Contract Wins Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Valaris to $98, a $2 change that reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Transocean Ltd.Narrative Update • Mar 31
VAL: Pending Transocean Merger And New Fair Value Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Valaris from $87.00 to $96.00, reflecting updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Transocean Ltd.Narrative Update • Mar 17
VAL: Acquisition Terms Will Likely Limit Upside Despite Buybacks
The analyst price target for Valaris has moved from $55.10 to $65.93 as analysts factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Transocean Ltd.Narrative Update • Mar 03
VAL: Planned Transocean Deal Will Leave Equity Outlook Constrained By Stretchy Earnings Multiple
Analysts have maintained their $47.00 price target for Valaris, noting that updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E appear to offset one another at this time. What's in the News Transocean Ltd.Narrative Update • Feb 17
VAL: Pending Transocean Merger Will Likely Cap Upside Despite Contract Wins
Analysts have raised their Valaris price target from $65.00 to $87.00, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a revised revenue growth outlook, higher projected profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Transocean Ltd.Narrative Update • Feb 03
VAL: Future Offshore Contract Will Offer Limited Support To Stretched Valuation
Analysts now place their price target for Valaris at US$47, down US$2 from US$49. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and the P/E multiple used in their models.Narrative Update • Jan 20
VAL: Long-Term Offshore Contract Will Support Stronger Outlook And Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly revised their price target on Valaris to reflect a fair value of $65.00. They point to slightly updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Jan 05
VAL: Future Offshore Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts now see Valaris’ fair value at US$49.00, up from US$38.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Valaris secured a multi-year contract with Shell offshore Brazil for drillship VALARIS DS-8, expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, with an estimated 800-day duration and total contract value of about US$300 million.Narrative Update • Dec 15
VAL: Long-Term Offshore Contracts Will Drive Stronger Outlook Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target on Valaris by 5 percent, from 62 dollars to 65 dollars. They cite a lower perceived risk profile and slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations, despite modestly softer margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 01
VAL: Share Buybacks And New Contracts Are Expected To Drive Stability Ahead
Analysts have maintained their price target for Valaris at $55.10. They cite only minor adjustments to underlying forecasts, reflecting a slight uptick in profit margin and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 17
VAL: Share Buybacks And New Contracts Will Shape Outlook Into 2026
Narrative Update on Valaris: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their price target for Valaris from $53.70 to $55.10 per share. They cite improved revenue growth estimates and a modestly lower discount rate as key factors in their updated outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 03
VAL: Share Buybacks And New Drilling Contracts Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Valaris from $52.10 to $53.70. This change reflects a more favorable outlook supported by improved revenue growth projections and a slightly lower discount rate.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Valaris (NYSE:VAL)
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jul 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That Valaris (NYSE:VAL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Mar 13
Valaris' Offshore Dominance Set To Dominate Expectations
Summary Valaris is poised to reach $61.50 in 24 months due to overblown whitespace fears, improved fleet management, and favorable rig reactivation conditions. The company benefits from increased contract availability, premium fleet positioning, and efficient sales, capturing 42% of the remaining 2025 FIDs. Margin expansion is expected as low-priced contracts end and Valaris shifts to a higher-spec fleet, boosting day rates and profitability. Strategic geographical placement and efficient rig reactivations position Valaris to dominate in key regions, enhancing its attractiveness for new contracts. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 17
Valaris: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Valaris Limited experienced significant volatility, peaking at $79.92 before dropping to $41, with a potential buy target near the December low. The offshore drilling sector faces challenges like supply chain delays, regulatory approvals, and capital discipline, impacting the timing of new projects until 2026. Valaris' undervaluation, rising day rates, and strong backlog form a compelling buy thesis, but careful entry points are crucial given current market conditions. Despite a positive long-term outlook, I recommend holding VAL at current levels, with a keen interest in buying near the $41 mark. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 13
Valaris: Market Sentiment Negatively Impacted By Jackup Exposure
Summary Valaris has one of the largest exposures to the jackup rig market. The company generated revenues of $213.7 million from the segment in Q3-24, representing ~33% of total revenues. If we include ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture between Valaris and Saudi Aramco, the exposure to jackup rigs increases further. My convictions regarding global oil supply centers primarily around the fact that deepwater development is likely to become an increasingly important production source. Considering that jackup rigs are designed for operations in shallow water, Valaris' large exposure to this market segment is not ideal for expressing my macro views on deepwater development. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 30
Securing Contracts And Enhancing Profitability Amidst Market Optimism
Strengthened contract backlog indicates a robust pipeline for future revenue growth, showcasing financial stability and sustained growth potential.Seeking Alpha • Aug 16
Valaris: Good Quarter, But Near-Term Outlook Disappoints - Buy
Summary Valaris reported strong Q2 results, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA hitting multi-year highs. Free cash flow remained negative due to a combination of higher working capital requirements and elevated capital expenditures. Despite the strong Q2 performance, management lowered full-year expectations due to increased near-term idle time for certain rigs and required repairs. With contracting activity not likely to pick up before the second half of next year, I have reduced my estimates and price target accordingly. Even when considering the muted near-term outlook, Valaris should still see a very material uplift in profitability and cash generation next year. Given more than 40% upside to my revised $90 price target, I am reiterating my "Buy" rating on the shares. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$6m | US$950k | US$983m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$399m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$276m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$310m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$950k | US$373m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$844m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$950k | US$865m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$59m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$121m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$262m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$950k | US$177m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$181m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$4b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$16m | US$271k | -US$4b |
Compensation vs Market: Anton's total compensation ($USD6.05M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.35M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Anton's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Anton Dibowitz (54 yo)
4.8yrs
Tenure
US$6,054,415
Compensation
Mr. Anton Dibowitz, CPA, has been Director at Valaris Limited since July 1, 2021 and also has been its President and Chief Executive Officer since December 8, 2021. He served as Interim President and Chief...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4.8yrs | US$6.05m | 0.31% $ 16.8m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 3.9yrs | US$2.50m | 0.071% $ 3.8m | |
| Senior VP & COO | 6.6yrs | US$2.57m | 0.10% $ 5.4m | |
| Senior VP | 4.2yrs | US$1.77m | 0.017% $ 891.5k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Commercial Officer | 3.8yrs | US$2.57m | 0.029% $ 1.6m | |
| Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | 0.026% $ 1.4m | |
| VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Strategy & Sustainability | 3.1yrs | no data | no data |
3.9yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: VAL's management team is considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5yrs | US$6.05m | 0.31% $ 16.8m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$100.00k | 0.032% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | US$100.00k | 0.019% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 3.1yrs | US$100.00k | 0.011% $ 587.5k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 5.3yrs | US$180.00k | 0.062% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$100.00k | no data |
5.1yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: VAL's board of directors are considered experienced (5.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 23:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Valaris Limited is covered by 44 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| James West | Barclays |
| Sungeun Kim | Barclays |