PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock
72 USD
-0.06 (-0.08%)
Overall PDS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PDS against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PDS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PDS had positive earnings in the past year.
PDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PDS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PDS has a Return On Assets of 2.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PDS (3.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PDS is significantly below the industry average of 13.08%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.21%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.39%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
PDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PDS has a Gross Margin of 32.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: PDS outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
PDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 PDS is destroying value.
PDS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PDS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that PDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PDS's Altman-Z score of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PDS is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
PDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PDS would need 3.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.61, PDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that PDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PDS's Current ratio of 1.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PDS is outperformed by 69.35% of its industry peers.
PDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that PDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PDS (1.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PDS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -74.60%.
PDS 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.
PDS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PDS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.41% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y20.41%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PDS.
PDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.65, the valuation of PDS can be described as very reasonable.
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PDS is valued cheaper than 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PDS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PDS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:PDS (12/31/2025, 11:39:06 AM)
72
-0.06 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.58%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners2.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap948.24M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target80.23 (11.43%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio1.78
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)1.68%
PT rev (3m)11.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.79
EY3.88%
EPS(NY)6.18
Fwd EY8.59%
FCF(TTM)11.56
FCFY16.06%
OCF(TTM)24.92
OCFY34.61%
SpS101.63
BVpS92.17
TBVpS91.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number76.06
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 | 1.19 |
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
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)-74.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y76.97%
EPS Q2Q%-122.08%
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y20.41%
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 5Y0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year118.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
EBIT Next 5Y17.36%
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 of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) is 25.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PRECISION DRILLING CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) is expected to decline by -18.52% in the next year.