Tidewater Inc. (TDW) — Stock Score Summary

Tidewater Inc. (TDW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Tidewater is the world's largest operator of offshore service vessels (OSVs), positioned at the intersection of a decade-long supply deficit and rising geopolitical energy security needs. With virtually no new vessels being built and offshore exploration shifting to secure deepwater basins, Tidewater possesses immense pricing power, leading to surging dayrates and massive free cash flow generation.

Tidewater Inc. is the world's largest provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) and marine services to the global energy industry, primarily supporting offshore exploration, development, and production activities. The company's extensive and diversified fleet, coupled with its broad geographic presence, provides significant economies of scale and operational flexibility. This market leadership position is critical in a capital-intensive sector highly dependent on global oil and gas activity.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$74.28
Market Cap$3.7B
P/E (TTM)12.53
P/E (Forward)11.85
Price/Book2.70
Return on Equity24.0%
Return on Invested Capital13.8%
Debt/Equity45.45
Gross Margin48.9%
Operating Margin-8.7%
Revenue Growth-43.1%
Free Cash Flow$385M

Tidewater Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidewater Inc.’s (TDW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Tidewater Inc. (TDW) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (48), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Tidewater Inc. have an economic moat?
Tidewater Inc. (TDW) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. 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 Tidewater Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Tidewater Inc. (TDW) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. 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 Tidewater Inc. in?
Tidewater Inc. (TDW) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).