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PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:PD - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

80.03  -0.8 (-0.99%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PD. PD was compared to 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PD has an average financial health and profitability rating. PD has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PD was profitable.
PD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

PD has a better Return On Assets (8.42%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
PD's Return On Equity of 14.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
PD has a worse Return On Invested Capital (6.86%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.42%
ROE 14.68%
ROIC 6.86%
ROA(3y)0.57%
ROA(5y)-0.44%
ROE(3y)0.37%
ROE(5y)-1.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PD.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPD.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PD (12.53%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of PD (12.68%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
PD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PD (35.45%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
PD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.68%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 35.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y92.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
PD.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPD.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
PD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PD.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingPD.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M
PD.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPD.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that PD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PD's Altman-Z score of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PD is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
PD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.41. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PD would need 3.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PD's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 3.41
Altman-Z 1.13
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.09%
PD.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPD.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

PD has a Current Ratio of 1.54. 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 1.54, PD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that PD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PD's Quick ratio of 1.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.41
PD.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPD.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 68.61%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.02% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%59.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y27.46%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-47.05%
EPS Next 2Y-27.1%
EPS Next 3Y-16.18%
EPS Next 5Y1.64%
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PD.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPD.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PD.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPD.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PD indicates a rather cheap valuation: PD is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.12. PD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.65, the valuation of PD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PD is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 94.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.32
Fwd PE 8.65
PD.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPD.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PD is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.45
EV/EBITDA 3.58
PD.CA Per share dataPD.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PD's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.18% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-27.1%
EPS Next 3Y-16.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PRECISION DRILLING CORP

TSX:PD (2/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

80.03

-0.8 (-0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2024-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2025-02-12/amc
Inst Owners64.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.13B
Analysts82.11
Price Target130.79 (63.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-36.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)53.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-65.9%
Max EPS beat(4)291.93%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)16.97%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)5.52%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.49%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.63%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.47%
PT rev (1m)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.32
Fwd PE 8.65
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 4.45
P/OCF 2.3
P/B 0.68
P/tB 0.69
EV/EBITDA 3.58
EPS(TTM)15.04
EY18.79%
EPS(NY)9.25
Fwd EY11.56%
FCF(TTM)17.97
FCFY22.46%
OCF(TTM)34.79
OCFY43.48%
SpS137.96
BVpS117.75
TBVpS116.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.42%
ROE 14.68%
ROCE 9.53%
ROIC 6.86%
ROICexc 6.93%
ROICexgc 6.97%
OM 12.68%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 35.45%
FCFM 13.03%
ROA(3y)0.57%
ROA(5y)-0.44%
ROE(3y)0.37%
ROE(5y)-1.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y110.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y110.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y92.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 3.41
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 77.38%
Cap/Sales 12.19%
Interest Coverage 3.38
Cash Conversion 88.7%
Profit Quality 104.02%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 1.13
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)56.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%59.31%
EPS Next Y-47.05%
EPS Next 2Y-27.1%
EPS Next 3Y-16.18%
EPS Next 5Y1.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y27.46%
Revenue growth 5Y4.69%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y101.24%
EBIT Next Year73.6%
EBIT Next 3Y22.26%
EBIT Next 5Y11.43%
FCF growth 1Y1591.52%
FCF growth 3Y18.51%
FCF growth 5Y10.37%
OCF growth 1Y255.43%
OCF growth 3Y30.33%
OCF growth 5Y11.28%