PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PDS • CA74022D4075

87.44 USD
-0.84 (-0.95%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
87.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:08:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PDS. PDS was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PDS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PDS has reported negative net income.
  • PDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PDS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • PDS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPDS 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.10%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PDS 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 PDS is significantly below the industry average of 12.99%.
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
PDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 3.21%, PDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
  • PDS has a Operating Margin (9.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
  • PDS has a better Gross Margin (32.97%) than 72.13% of its industry peers.
  • PDS'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%
PDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPDS 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PDS is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PDS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PDS Yearly Shares OutstandingPDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
PDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPDS 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

  • PDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that PDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.32, PDS is not doing good in the industry: 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PDS is 3.61, which is a good value as it means it would take PDS, 3.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PDS (3.61) is better than 63.93% of its industry peers.
  • PDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.25%
PDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPDS 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

  • PDS has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that PDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PDS has a worse Current ratio (1.58) than 65.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PDS has a Quick ratio (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.42
PDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPDS 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PDS have decreased strongly by -106.40% in the last year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PDS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 120.86% on average per year.
  • PDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y1893.89%
EPS Next 2Y386.94%
EPS Next 3Y209.98%
EPS Next 5Y120.86%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.77%

3.3 Evolution

PDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPDS 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
PDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPDS 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 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PDS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.20 indicates a correct valuation of PDS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PDS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PDS is cheaper than 88.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say PDS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.2
PDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPDS 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 PDS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PDS is cheaper than 91.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PDS is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.42
EV/EBITDA 4.71
PDS Per share dataPDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PDS'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 PDS's earnings are expected to grow with 209.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y386.94%
EPS Next 3Y209.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for PDS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PRECISION DRILLING CORP

NYSE:PDS (2/23/2026, 8:08:38 PM)

After market: 87.44 0 (0%)

87.44

-0.84 (-0.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners55.18%
Inst Owner Change6.69%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target87.44 (0%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.76
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)4.59%
PT rev (3m)10.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-64.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.2
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 7.42
P/OCF 3.44
P/B 0.93
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 4.71
EPS(TTM)-0.34
EYN/A
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)11.78
FCFY13.48%
OCF(TTM)25.39
OCFY29.04%
SpS103.55
BVpS93.91
TBVpS93.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
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 1.32
F-Score6
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 Y1893.89%
EPS Next 2Y386.94%
EPS Next 3Y209.98%
EPS Next 5Y120.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.21%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year118.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
EBIT Next 5Y16.45%
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 / PDS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PRECISION DRILLING CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PDS.


What is the valuation status for PDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PDS stock?

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


Can you provide the financial health for PDS stock?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for PRECISION DRILLING CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) is expected to grow by 1893.89% in the next year.