Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Business Segments · CapEx

Drilling — CapEx

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2019

How to read this metric

Higher spending signals growth initiatives or fleet modernization, while lower spending may indicate a focus on cash preservation or a mature asset cycle.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing or upgrading property, plant, and equipment specifically...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level capital expenditure (CapEx) figures reported by peers in the oilfield services industry.

Metric ID: slb_segment_drilling_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does drilling — capex mean?
The cash spent on new equipment and infrastructure for the drilling business.