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PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PTEN - US7034811015 - Common Stock

5.51 USD
-0.11 (-1.96%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
5.64 USD
+0.13 (+2.36%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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PTEN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PTEN have multiple concerns. PTEN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. PTEN also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PTEN has reported negative net income.
PTEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PTEN reported negative net income in multiple years.
PTEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PTEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPTEN 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 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

PTEN has a worse Return On Assets (-19.34%) than 95.08% of its industry peers.
PTEN has a worse Return On Equity (-32.27%) than 85.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.34%
ROE -32.27%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.78%
ROA(5y)-10.97%
ROE(3y)-4.51%
ROE(5y)-18.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PTEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPTEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

PTEN has a Gross Margin (25.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PTEN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PTEN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.04%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.79%
PTEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPTEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PTEN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
PTEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PTEN has more shares outstanding
PTEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PTEN Yearly Shares OutstandingPTEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
PTEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPTEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that PTEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PTEN (1.21) is worse than 72.13% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PTEN is 3.73, which is a good value as it means it would take PTEN, 3.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.73, PTEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that PTEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
PTEN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 3.73
Altman-Z 1.21
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.09%
PTEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPTEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

PTEN has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that PTEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PTEN's Current ratio of 1.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PTEN is outperformed by 63.93% of its industry peers.
PTEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that PTEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PTEN has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PTEN outperforms 52.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 1.5
PTEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPTEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PTEN have decreased strongly by -150.94% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.98% in the past year.
PTEN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-150.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-533.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.98%
Revenue growth 3Y58.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.83%
Sales Q2Q%-9.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 94.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, PTEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-984.39%
EPS Next 2Y-243.21%
EPS Next 3Y-73.62%
EPS Next 5Y94.44%
Revenue Next Year-12.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-8%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PTEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPTEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B
PTEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPTEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PTEN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year PTEN is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PTEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPTEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PTEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: PTEN is cheaper than 96.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PTEN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PTEN is cheaper than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.37
EV/EBITDA 3.23
PTEN Per share dataPTEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as PTEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -73.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-243.21%
EPS Next 3Y-73.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PTEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.69%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.22, PTEN pays a better dividend. On top of this PTEN pays more dividend than 95.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, PTEN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PTEN grows each year by 14.73%, which is quite nice.
PTEN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PTEN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
PTEN Yearly Dividends per sharePTEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

PTEN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
PTEN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-11.5%
EPS Next 2Y-243.21%
EPS Next 3Y-73.62%
PTEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPTEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M

PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:PTEN (10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.64 +0.13 (+2.36%)

5.51

-0.11 (-1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners103.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.27%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change6.29%
Market Cap2.12B
Analysts76.36
Price Target7.61 (38.11%)
Short Float %11.38%
Short Ratio4.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.73%
DP-11.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-186.86%
Max EPS beat(2)100%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-61.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-186.86%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-43.73%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.83%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.83%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.54%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1%
PT rev (1m)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)-12.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-54.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-84.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.42
P/FCF 6.37
P/OCF 2.21
P/B 0.63
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 3.23
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.39
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY15.69%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY45.23%
SpS13.03
BVpS8.68
TBVpS5.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.34%
ROE -32.27%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.04%
FCFM 6.64%
ROA(3y)-2.78%
ROA(5y)-10.97%
ROE(3y)-4.51%
ROE(5y)-18.81%
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)5.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.79%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 3.73
Debt/EBITDA 1.25
Cap/Depr 55.83%
Cap/Sales 12.49%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 97.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 1.21
F-Score5
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)77.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-150.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-533.33%
EPS Next Y-984.39%
EPS Next 2Y-243.21%
EPS Next 3Y-73.62%
EPS Next 5Y94.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.98%
Revenue growth 3Y58.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.83%
Sales Q2Q%-9.56%
Revenue Next Year-12.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-8%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-137.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year467.83%
EBIT Next 3Y78.23%
EBIT Next 5Y55.6%
FCF growth 1Y-13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y7.35%
OCF growth 1Y9.29%
OCF growth 3Y130.89%
OCF growth 5Y11.05%