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Valaris
$78.06
52W $43.53 – $114.12
59/100
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5.2
0.94
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Is VAL Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates Valaris (VAL) Watch with a composite score of 59/100
, based on 6 analysts with 50% agreement.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
Executive Summary
The committee is split. Analysts see this stock differently enough that the current rating reflects genuine uncertainty, not a weak signal.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- Positive MACD histogram signals bullish momentum.
- Daily volatility (ATR%) above ~3% is treated as elevated risk.
Bear Case
- Both daily and weekly trends are bearish — strong multi-timeframe downtrend.
- Bearish candlestick pattern(s) detected: Shooting Star.
- Risk/reward is unfavorable: 15.1% downside vs 2.8% upside.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of July 20, 2026
Overall Committee Score
59/100
Agreement
50%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Value Analyst
bullish
76
/ 100 · High confidence
Classic value case: cheap on multiples with earnings power to back it up
+ P/E of 5.3 is inexpensive for the broad market
Growth Analyst
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Moderate growth -- present but not remarkable
+ EPS growing 235.4% YoY
− Revenue declining -9.9% YoY -- this is not a growth story right now
Technical Analyst
bullish
61
/ 100 · High confidence
Price action is constructive -- trend and momentum agree
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Macro Analyst
bullish
70
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
+ Market regime is bullish (Bull market -- normal position sizing)
News Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2975.52)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 59.2 to 59.2.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Portfolio Manager: +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-07-19 to 2026-07-20 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
38.2
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.703
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Sideways
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$63.65
Resistance
$77.05
Bollinger %B
0.34
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$76.59
Above
EMA 21
$78.42
Below
EMA 50
$83.52
Below
EMA 200
$76.99
Above
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
99
Growth
40
Profitability
1
Financial Health
78
Cash Flow
36
Valuation
P/E Ratio
5.2×
P/B Ratio
1.64×
PEG Ratio
0.02
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52W High
$114.12
52W Low
$43.53
Quality & Growth
ROE
31.0%
ROA
18.5%
Gross Margin
24.5%
Operating Margin
16.7%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.37
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 5.2 (inexpensive relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 1.6x; PEG ratio of 0.0 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 0.3%; Return on assets of 0.2%; Net margin of 0.5%; Gross margin of 0.2%; Current ratio of 1.48 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.37; Free cash flow margin of 0.3% (thin cash generation); Free cash flow per share is positive (1.69); Most recent quarter missed estimates by 95.3%; EPS growth decelerating (+287.2% -> -102.3% QoQ); Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
Key Risks
- Both daily and weekly trends are bearish — strong multi-timeframe downtrend.
- Bearish candlestick pattern(s) detected: Shooting Star.
- Risk/reward is unfavorable: 15.1% downside vs 2.8% upside.
This risk summary is generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative opinion. All investors should conduct their own due diligence. This is not financial advice.
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