PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:PD • CA74022D4075
118.86 CAD
+5.06 (+4.45%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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 only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PD has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PD was profitable.
- PD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PD reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years PD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PD has a Return On Assets of 2.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PD outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 3.54%, PD is not doing good in the industry: 62.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PD's Return On Invested Capital of 4.93% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PD is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PD is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- PD's Profit Margin of 3.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
- PD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PD's Operating Margin of 9.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- PD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PD has a Gross Margin of 32.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: PD outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PD is destroying value.
- PD has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- PD has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that PD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PD's Altman-Z score of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PD outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.61, PD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that PD is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, PD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.09%
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.
- PD has a Current ratio (1.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, PD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PD have decreased strongly by -74.60% in the last year.
- PD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 76.97% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.55% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y76.97%
EPS Q2Q%-122.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y24.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-3.12%
3.2 Future
- PD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.84% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y19.84%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.14%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.12, the valuation of PD can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PD.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. PD is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.10 indicates a correct valuation of PD.
- PD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. PD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for PD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:PD (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
118.86
+5.06 (+4.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners55.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.57B
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target119.7 (0.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)8.11%
PT rev (3m)11.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-62.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)8.43
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)15.84
FCFY13.33%
OCF(TTM)34.14
OCFY28.72%
SpS139.21
BVpS126.24
TBVpS125.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number104.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)-74.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y76.97%
EPS Q2Q%-122.08%
EPS Next Y-22.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y19.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y24.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-3.12%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year118.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
EBIT Next 5Y16.8%
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PD.CA.
What is the valuation status of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PRECISION DRILLING CORP?
PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PD stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) is expected to decline by -22.57% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PRECISION DRILLING CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PD.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.