Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Vantage Drilling International, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a company that specializes in offering offshore contract drilling services. It provides these solutions to both national and independent entities within the oil and natural gas industry, with operations spanning a wide international footprint including the Cayman Islands, India, Qatar, Indonesia, Lebanon, Congo, Egypt, South Africa, Montenegro, and the Mediterranean region. Beyond its primary drilling activities, Vantage also delivers several related support services. These encompass overseeing the construction of new drilling rigs, managing the preservation of inactive (stacked) rigs, and furnishing operational and marketing assistance for rigs currently in service. The company supplies clients with contract drilling units, specialized equipment, and trained personnel, typically charging a daily rate for their efforts in drilling oil and gas wells. Historically, Vantage Drilling International maintained a fleet that included two ultra-deepwater drillships.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.