Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
$12.27
-7.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.36B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$89.40
+0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $195.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 3845% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $4.66B). TTE leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs -2.6%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
PTEN
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
TTE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.7%
Fair Value
$39.25
Current Price
$12.27
$26.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of -3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.7%
Earnings declined 97.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PTEN
The strongest argument for PTEN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PTEN
The primary concerns for PTEN are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PTEN profiles as a turnaround stock while TTE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PTEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
TTE is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
PTEN generates stronger free cash flow (-53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 45/100). PTEN offers better value entry with a 70.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., provides onshore contract drilling services to oil and natural gas operators in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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