What is Dolphin Drilling AS's (DDRIL.OL) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) is 6/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (18), Value (41), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Dolphin Drilling AS have an economic moat?

Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) has a Quality factor score of 18/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Dolphin Drilling AS a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 6/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Dolphin Drilling AS in?

Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Drilling industry (Norway).

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DDRIL.OL

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Dolphin Drilling AS · Energy · Norway · $100M · Avg Vol: $127K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-190.9%

D/E

2.6x

Dividend %

—

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Dolphin Drilling owns and operates mid-water semi-submersible drilling rigs. The structural floor in energy prices and the search for non-Russian offshore supply create a strong macro tailwind for offshore drilling dayrates. However, the company has a weak balance sheet and operational execution issues, making it a highly speculative vehicle rather than a quality compounder.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dolphin Drilling AS is a pioneer in North Sea offshore drilling, operating a fleet of mid-water, harsh-environment semi-submersible drilling rigs. The company focuses on providing cost-efficient, safe, and reliable drilling services to independent and major E&P operators. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep operational track record in harsh environments and the low capital cost basis of its upgraded rig fleet.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	—	21.0M	73.5M	96.9M	178.6M	104.1%
EPS	—	-0.04	-0.14	-80.84	-160.90	—
Shares	—	406.8M	406.8M	406.8M	406.8M	0.0%
Debt	68.1M	1.9M	17.7M	83.9M	87.4M	6.5%
Equity	—	84.4M	109.4M	42.0M	22.0M	-36.1%
Op CF	—	-18.2M	-72.4M	-24.4M	-10.9M	—
Inv CF	—	-14.0M	-14.2M	-63.4M	-34.1M	—
Fin CF	—	43.7M	80.7M	96.7M	34.8M	—

PRICE (1Y)-9.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.251

RSI (14)

32.2

52W High

$4.52

From 52W High

0.1%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-9.1%12.9

ROE

-190.9%1.1

GP/Assets

-25.1%0.5

Op. Margin

4.3%39.1

FCF/Assets

-226.0%0.6

Piotroski

544.7

Int. Cover

50.0x94.2

D/E Ratio

2.57x6.9

Current Ratio

1.30x50.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-4.4x25.0

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

0.2x95.5

P/S

0.6x79.5

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

6%0.5

RS 6M

-38%7.1

SMA 50/200

1.01x22.9

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+100%59.2

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$100M

P/E (Forward)

12.3x

Gross Margin

-3.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DDRIL.OL are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
DDRIL.OL	Dolphin Drilling AS(you)	$100M	6	STRONG SELL
ARCH.OL	Archer Limited	$235M	78	BUY
DVD.OL	Deep Value Driller AS	$192M	93	STRONG BUY
ALNG.OL	ALNG ASA	$73M	17	STRONG SELL
EIOF.OL	Eidesvik Offshore ASA	$110M	29	SELL
REACH.OL	Reach Subsea ASA	$165M	28	SELL
PRS.OL	Prosafe SE	$154M	56	HOLD
AKAST.OL	Akastor ASA	$363M	51	HOLD
PEN.OL	Panoro Energy ASA	$352M	59	HOLD
JACK.OL	Jacktel AS	$109M	94	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 14.0x · Gross margin 61.5%

Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) — Stock Score Summary

Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 6/100 based on Quality (18/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (20/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Dolphin Drilling owns and operates mid-water semi-submersible drilling rigs. The structural floor in energy prices and the search for non-Russian offshore supply create a strong macro tailwind for offshore drilling dayrates. However, the company has a weak balance sheet and operational execution issues, making it a highly speculative vehicle rather than a quality compounder.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.25
Market Cap	$100M
P/E (Forward)	12.30
Price/Book	0.18
Return on Equity	-190.9%
Return on Invested Capital	-9.1%
Debt/Equity	256.86
Gross Margin	-3.0%
Operating Margin	4.3%
Revenue Growth	-2.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-49M

Dolphin Drilling AS operates in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry, part of the Energy sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dolphin Drilling AS’s (DDRIL.OL) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) is 6/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (18), Value (41), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Dolphin Drilling AS have an economic moat?: Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) has a Quality factor score of 18/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 6/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Dolphin Drilling AS in?: Dolphin Drilling AS (DDRIL.OL) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Drilling industry (Norway).