RIG
EnergyTransocean Ltd. · Oil & Gas Drilling · $6B
What is Transocean Ltd.?
Transocean Ltd. is one of the world's largest offshore contract drilling companies, operating a fleet of mobile drilling rigs for oil and gas clients across the globe.
Transocean contracts its mobile offshore drilling rigs, equipment, and crews to energy companies that need to drill deepwater and harsh-environment oil and gas wells. Its customers include major integrated energy companies, national oil companies, and independent producers. Revenue is driven by day-rate contracts tied to rig utilization.
Incorporated in 1993 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland.
- Ultra-deepwater drilling rigs
- Harsh environment floaters
- Offshore contract drilling services
- Crew and equipment management
Is RIG a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates RIG as Below Average overall.
The Risk and Valuation pillars are the relative bright spots in Transocean's profile, suggesting the stock is not priced at a premium and that certain risk factors are more contained than the headline score implies.
The Quality and Moat pillars both register as Weak, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of offshore drilling and limited pricing power in a cyclical commodity market.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does RIG pay dividends?
No — Transocean Ltd. does not currently pay a dividend.
Transocean does not currently pay a dividend. Given the capital demands of maintaining and upgrading a large fleet of offshore drilling rigs, the company prioritizes debt management and operational investment over returning cash to shareholders through distributions.
When does RIG report earnings?
Transocean reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for US-listed equities.
Results tend to reflect shifts in rig utilization rates and day-rate contract pricing, both of which move with broader offshore energy demand. The Growth pillar registers as Neutral, indicating neither strong expansion nor meaningful contraction in the near-term fundamental picture.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Transocean's investor relations page directly.
RIG Price History
+60.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Transocean Ltd.?
Based on Transocean Ltd.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Transocean do?
Transocean provides offshore contract drilling services worldwide. It owns and operates a fleet of mobile drilling rigs — primarily ultra-deepwater and harsh-environment floaters — that it leases along with crews and equipment to oil and gas companies needing to drill offshore wells.
Does RIG pay dividends?
No, Transocean does not currently pay a dividend. The company operates in a capital-intensive industry and focuses available resources on fleet maintenance, debt obligations, and operational needs rather than shareholder distributions.
When does RIG report earnings?
Transocean reports on a quarterly basis. Specific dates are not covered by our data source, so check the company's investor relations page for the current earnings calendar.
Is RIG a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates RIG as Below Average, driven by Weak Quality and Moat scores. The Risk and Valuation pillars are relatively more favorable. Whether that profile fits your investment criteria depends on your own risk tolerance and time horizon — view the full breakdown on uqs-score.com.
Is RIG overvalued?
The Valuation pillar for RIG is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not trading at a significant premium relative to its fundamentals. Pro members can access the detailed valuation metrics behind that rating.
What is RIG's market cap bracket?
Transocean is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it in a size range that typically carries more volatility than large-cap peers but more liquidity than small-cap names in the offshore drilling space.
Is RIG a long-term quality indicator?
As a long-term quality indicator, RIG's Below Average UQS Score — anchored by Weak Quality and Moat pillars — signals structural challenges. Offshore drilling is a cyclical, capital-heavy business, and durable competitive advantages are difficult to establish. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.
What sector does RIG belong to?
Transocean operates in the Energy sector, specifically within offshore contract drilling services. Its business is closely tied to oil and gas exploration spending, making it sensitive to commodity price cycles and energy company capital budgets.
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RIG — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 45.8 | 41.1 | 25.0 | 40.8 | 64.3 | 76.6 | +1.2 |
| May 7, 2026 | 44.6 | 37.5 | 25.0 | 40.6 | 63.3 | 75.5 | +2.0 |
| May 6, 2026 | 42.6 | 30.4 | 25.0 | 40.6 | 63.3 | 74.4 | +0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 42.5 | 30.4 | 25.0 | 40.6 | 63.3 | 73.4 | -0.2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 42.7 | 30.4 | 25.0 | 40.6 | 63.3 | 74.7 | 0.0 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 42.7 | 30.4 | 25.0 | 40.6 | 63.3 | 75.1 | +0.2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 42.5 | 30.4 | 25.0 | 40.5 | 63.3 | 73.4 | -2.7 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 45.2 | 35.8 | 25.0 | 47.6 | 63.3 | 73.4 | +0.1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 45.1 | 35.8 | 25.0 | 47.6 | 63.3 | 72.2 | +0.2 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 44.9 | 35.8 | 25.0 | 47.5 | 63.3 | 71.5 | 0.0 |
RIG — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 41.1/100 (25%)Transocean Ltd. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 40.8/100 (20%)Transocean Ltd. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 64.3/100 (15%)Transocean Ltd. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 76.6/100 (15%)Transocean Ltd. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Moat
— 25/100 (25%)Transocean Ltd. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for RIG.
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How is the RIG UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Transocean Ltd. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Transocean Ltd.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Transocean Ltd. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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