SLB
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Schlumberger Limited (SLB) closed at $55.38 as of 2026-05-15, trading 27.4% above its 200-week moving average of $43.47. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 22.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2267 weeks of data, SLB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SLB at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.7%.
With a market cap of $82.8 billion, SLB is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.7%. Return on equity stands at 14.1%. The stock trades at 3.0x book value.
Share count has increased 5.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SLB would have grown to $809, compared to $3058 for the S&P 500. SLB has returned 6.5% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 31.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SLB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SLB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 30 historical episodes, buying SLB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.1% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +12.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.2% vs +23.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SLB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices SLB would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where SLB's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $50.65 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $55.10 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $60.42 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $66.88 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $74.88 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Historical Touches
SLB has crossed below its 200-week MA 39 times with an average 1-year return of +7.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1983 | Mar 1983 | 5 | 8.7% | +15.0% | +1344.0% |
| Apr 1983 | Apr 1983 | 2 | 2.4% | +31.6% | +1357.1% |
| Jan 1984 | Feb 1984 | 3 | 1.8% | -7.3% | +1254.9% |
| Jun 1984 | Aug 1984 | 8 | 10.4% | -13.7% | +1236.7% |
| Oct 1984 | Feb 1987 | 121 | 29.0% | -20.8% | +1228.4% |
| Feb 1987 | Mar 1987 | 4 | 1.7% | -2.5% | +1334.2% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 20 | 20.9% | +6.7% | +1474.3% |
| Mar 1988 | Apr 1988 | 2 | 1.8% | +11.1% | +1422.3% |
| Jun 1988 | Jan 1989 | 28 | 7.6% | +16.2% | +1409.8% |
| Nov 1993 | Jan 1994 | 6 | 3.6% | -6.4% | +688.7% |
| Jan 1994 | Jun 1994 | 21 | 11.1% | -4.8% | +689.7% |
| Jul 1994 | Mar 1995 | 33 | 14.7% | +17.0% | +669.9% |
| Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 1.6% | +36.0% | +334.1% |
| Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | 2 | 12.3% | +30.5% | +335.2% |
| Nov 1998 | Mar 1999 | 14 | 19.5% | +31.9% | +340.3% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 2 | 4.3% | +66.1% | +278.6% |
| Dec 1999 | Jan 2000 | 4 | 4.3% | +40.9% | +271.4% |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 | 1 | 2.2% | -3.1% | +204.0% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 6.4% | -0.1% | +197.2% |
| Jun 2001 | Feb 2002 | 38 | 24.2% | -17.0% | +201.6% |
| Mar 2002 | Dec 2003 | 92 | 36.0% | -30.7% | +213.9% |
| Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 | 2 | 0.3% | +19.1% | +222.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Jan 2010 | 65 | 45.3% | +5.7% | +37.6% |
| Jan 2010 | Apr 2010 | 13 | 11.6% | +29.7% | +25.1% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 25 | 20.3% | +33.2% | +29.4% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 5 | 13.4% | +24.4% | +30.5% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | +8.9% | +20.3% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 1.6% | +4.6% | +18.9% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 0.0% | +7.9% | +17.4% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 6 | 5.0% | +20.1% | +23.7% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 1 | 0.3% | -10.6% | -5.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Aug 2016 | 50 | 21.6% | +10.4% | -3.2% |
| Aug 2016 | Oct 2016 | 6 | 6.0% | -19.0% | -9.7% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 6 | 4.1% | -19.4% | -9.8% |
| Feb 2017 | Jan 2022 | 255 | 74.3% | -14.8% | -10.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 1.4% | -9.3% | +43.3% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 3.7% | -6.6% | +45.5% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 6 | 11.6% | -3.3% | +41.2% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 | 49 | 25.5% | +23.9% | +42.7% |
| Average | 23 | — | +7.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SLB below its 200-week moving average?
No. Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is currently 27.4% above its 200-week moving average of $43.47. It would need to fall to $43.47 to cross below the line.
What is SLB's 200-week moving average price?
Schlumberger Limited's 200-week moving average is $43.47 as of 2026-05-15. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SLB drops below its 200-week moving average?
SLB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is SLB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SLB as of 2026-05-15: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow yield is 3.7%. Return on equity is 14.1%. Price-to-book is 3.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SLB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.4 years, $100 invested in SLB would have grown to $809, compared to $3058 for the S&P 500. That's 6.5% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. SLB has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SLB pay a dividend?
Yes. Schlumberger Limited currently pays a dividend yield of 213.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-15