Tidewater Inc.

Tidewater Inc.

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$74.00

-0.22%
EnergyOil & Gas Equipment & Services

Tidewater Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore marine support and transportation services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a fleet of marine service vessels worldwide. It provides services in support of offshore oil and natural gas exploration, field development, and production, as well as windfarm development and maintenance, including towing of and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workover, and production activities; offshore construction, and seismic and subsea support; geotechnical survey support for windfarm construction; and various specialized services, such as pipe and cable laying. The company operates and charters deepwater vessels, including platform supply and horsepower anchor handling tug supply vessels for use in transporting supplies and equipment from shore bases to deepwater and intermediate water depth offshore drilling rigs and production platforms; towing-supply vessels for use in intermediate and shallow waters; and crew boats, utility vessels, and offshore tugs to transport personnel and supplies from shore bases to offshore drilling rigs, platforms, and other installations. It also operates offshore tugs for use in tow floating drilling rigs and barges; and assisting in the docking of tankers, as well as in pipe and cable laying, and construction barges. The company serves oil and natural gas exploration, field development, and production companies; mid-sized and smaller independent exploration and production companies; foreign government-owned or government-controlled organizations, and other related companies; drilling contractors; and other companies, such as offshore construction, windfarm development, diving, and well stimulation companies. As of December 31, 2021, it owned 135 vessels. Tidewater Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$3.68B
EPS6.6900
P/E Ratio11.06
Earnings Date08/03/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E 11.1).

Valuation inputs: P/E 11.1, earnings yield +9.0%, momentum -0.2%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is strong (ROE +24.5%, ROIC +14.0%).

Profitability stack: net margin +24.7%, ROE +24.5%, ROIC +14.0%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile looks controlled across current risk inputs.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +43.0%, momentum -0.2%, net margin +24.7%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Tidewater Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Tidewater Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that TDW has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $74, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Tidewater Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $74
3Y-1465.0%
5Y-238.0%
10Y-119.0%
3Y+109.0%
5Y+241.0%
10Y+125.0%
3Y-1639.0%
5Y-271.0%
10Y-151.0%
3Y+842.0%
5Y+9411.0%
10Y+1171.0%
3Y+1398.0%
5Y-3338.0%
10Y+8076.0%
3Y+84.0%
5Y+91.0%
10Y-43.0%
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Tidewater Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue1.35B
Cost of Goods Sold (936.44M)
Gross Profit416.35M
Operating Expenses (126.19M)
Operating Income290.16M
Interest Expense (66.09M)
Other Income/Expense-69.91M
Pretax Income220.25M
Income Tax (-113.21M)
Net Income334.66M
Net Income
334.66M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

30.8%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

21.4%

Healthy operating margins demonstrate effective cost control and strong business fundamentals.

Net Profit Margin

24.7%

Exceptional profitability. The company converts a significant portion of revenue to bottom-line earnings.

Effective Tax Rate

-51.4%

Below-average tax rate suggests effective tax planning, favorable jurisdictions, or tax credits.

Profitability Insight

Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.

30.78%
Gross Profit Margin
2%
3Y+54.0%
5Y+1400.0%
10Y+197.0%
21.45%
Operating Profit Margin
-7%
3Y+420.0%
5Y-146.0%
10Y-122.0%
24.74%
Net Profit Margin
84%
3Y-837.0%
5Y-150.0%
10Y-123.0%
24.51%
Return on Equity
51%
3Y-1076.0%
5Y-203.0%
10Y-161.0%
14.02%
Return on Assets
61%
3Y-937.0%
5Y-189.0%
10Y-189.0%
13.97%
Return on Invested Capital
4%
3Y+477.0%
5Y-182.0%
10Y-193.0%
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Tidewater Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income333.45M
Depreciation & Amortization151.09M
Stock-Based Compensation14.48M
Change in Working Capital-29.56M
Others105.46M
Capital Expenditures-25.76M
Free Cash Flow353.35M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

106.0%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

6.8%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+43.5%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

-$29.56M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.

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Tidewater Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents552.28M
Net Receivables299.74M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets47.60M
Total Current Assets900 M
Property, Plant & Equipment1.07B
Goodwill & Intangible Assets0.00
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets181.36M
Total Non-Current Assets1 B
Total Assets
2.34B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

3.33x

Excellent liquidity position. The company can easily cover its short-term obligations with substantial cushion.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.72x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

630 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

38% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Tidewater Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that TDW stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 101.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 86.00 to a high of 117.00.

Lowest Target
86.00
16.22%
Consensus Target
101.50
37.16%
Highest Target
117.00
58.11%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 101.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 86.00 to a high of 117.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+37.2%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

30.5% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Tidewater Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $631K and sold $4.90M worth of TDW shares, resulting in $4.27M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

52.7K

4.08M

Net Activity

-4.1M

-$4.08M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

15.0K

630.79K

Sold

15.0K

825.72K

Net Activity

-195K

-$195K

Top Buyers

1
RR

Robotti Robert

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$631K

Top Sellers

1
HDA

Hudson Daniel A.

Officer: Evp & General Counsel

45.2K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$3.11M

2
RSR

Rubio Samuel R

Officer: Evp, Cfo & Cao

22.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.80M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $4.27M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.13:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.

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tdw Dividend History

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10Y CAGR 46%
Latest $0.01
Annual $0.01
Dividend decline trend
Last Period: 100%