Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) — Stock Score Summary

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Patterson-UTI is a highly capital-intensive land driller. While it benefits from US shale activity, it lacks the asset-light, high-ROIC profile required by our investment lenses.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas operators in the United States and Canada, also owning and operating a large fleet of pressure pumping equipment. Its competitive moat is derived from its modern, high-performance drilling rig fleet, comprehensive suite of services, and vertical integration, positioning it as a key partner for E&P companies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$12.27
Market Cap$4.3B
P/E (Forward)124.30
Price/Book1.47
Return on Equity-3.6%
Return on Invested Capital-0.7%
Debt/Equity40.08
Gross Margin24.0%
Operating Margin-1.3%
Revenue Growth-12.7%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$345M

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.’s (PTEN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (51), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. in?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Drilling industry (United States).
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