Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) — Stock Score Summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Helmerich & Payne is a premier US land driller with high-spec FlexRigs. It is a direct beneficiary of the geopolitical energy risk premium as US shale drilling demand remains robust. However, it is a highly cyclical, capital-intensive business that violates our core Terry Smith quality compounder rules.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is a leading contract driller of oil and gas wells, predominantly operating in U.S. land unconventional plays with its advanced FlexRig fleet. The company's competitive moat is built on its technologically superior, standardized AC-drive drilling rigs, which offer enhanced efficiency and safety. This modern fleet allows H&P to achieve higher utilization rates and command premium day rates in a cyclical industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$39.31
Market Cap$3.8B
P/E (Forward)30.09
Price/Book1.56
Return on Equity-13.0%
Return on Invested Capital0.6%
Debt/Equity76.14
Gross Margin31.5%
Operating Margin-1.2%
Revenue Growth-8.2%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$359M

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s (HP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (49), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Helmerich & Payne, Inc. have an economic moat?
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in?
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Drilling industry (United States).
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