PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:PD • CA74022D4075

Current stock price

130.18 CAD
+4.29 (+3.41%)
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This PD.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PD.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PD has reported negative net income.
  • PD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years PD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years PD 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PD.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPD.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • PD has a Return On Assets of 2.10%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PD underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • PD has a worse Return On Equity (3.54%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • PD has a Return On Invested Capital (4.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PD is significantly below the industry average of 12.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.1%
ROE 3.54%
ROIC 4.93%
ROA(3y)4.05%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)-0.16%
ROIC(3y)5.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PD.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPD.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • PD has a Profit Margin of 3.21%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PD underperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • PD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of PD (9.39%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PD has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.97%, PD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.39%
PM (TTM) 3.21%
GM 32.97%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y21.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y68.67%
GM growth 3Y8.2%
GM growth 5Y1.06%
PD.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPD.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. PD.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PD is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PD. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PD.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingPD.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
PD.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPD.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that PD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.39, PD is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PD is 3.61, which is a good value as it means it would take PD, 3.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • PD's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • PD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • PD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.17%
PD.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPD.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PD has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that PD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.58, PD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PD has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PD outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.42
PD.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPD.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. PD.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -106.40%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-404.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.21%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 111.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • PD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y1908.86%
EPS Next 2Y402.9%
EPS Next 3Y215.94%
EPS Next 5Y111.81%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%

3.3 Evolution

PD.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPD.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PD.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPD.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 -10

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4. PD.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.31, the valuation of PD can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say PD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.31
PD.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPD.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PD is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.08
EV/EBITDA 4.96
PD.CA Per share dataPD.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PD's earnings are expected to grow with 215.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y402.9%
EPS Next 3Y215.94%

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5. PD.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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PD.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PRECISION DRILLING CORP

TSX:PD (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

130.18

+4.29 (+3.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners64.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target140.88 (8.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)323.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-133.63%
Max EPS beat(2)780.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)147.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-133.63%
Max EPS beat(4)780.37%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)100.13%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)60.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)41.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.18%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.07%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.41%
PT rev (1m)5.26%
PT rev (3m)21.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.31
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 8.08
P/OCF 3.75
P/B 1.01
P/tB 1.02
EV/EBITDA 4.96
EPS(TTM)-0.47
EYN/A
EPS(NY)8.5
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)16.11
FCFY12.37%
OCF(TTM)34.72
OCFY26.67%
SpS141.57
BVpS128.39
TBVpS127.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.1%
ROE 3.54%
ROCE 6.84%
ROIC 4.93%
ROICexc 5%
ROICexgc 5.03%
OM 9.39%
PM (TTM) 3.21%
GM 32.97%
FCFM 11.38%
ROA(3y)4.05%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)-0.16%
ROIC(3y)5.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.22%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.25%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.08%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.66%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y30.81%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y21.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y68.67%
GM growth 3Y8.2%
GM growth 5Y1.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 77.33%
Cap/Sales 13.14%
Interest Coverage 2.73
Cash Conversion 92.93%
Profit Quality 354.71%
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score6
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)70.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-404.72%
EPS Next Y1908.86%
EPS Next 2Y402.9%
EPS Next 3Y215.94%
EPS Next 5Y111.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.21%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year121.11%
EBIT Next 3Y30.45%
EBIT Next 5Y17.58%
FCF growth 1Y-26.59%
FCF growth 3Y61.26%
FCF growth 5Y15.79%
OCF growth 1Y-8.14%
OCF growth 3Y51.29%
OCF growth 5Y10.84%

PRECISION DRILLING CORP / PD.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PD.CA.


What is the valuation status for PD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PD stock?

PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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The financial health rating of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) is 4 / 10.