PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
NASDAQ: PTEN · ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING
$11.49
+0.00% today
Updated 2026-06-12
Market cap
$4.36B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.94x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.30
Dividend yield
2.96%
52W range
$5 – $13
Volume
9.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
45
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C6.5
Quality
B2.0
Profitability
F7.7
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$13.18
+14.71%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$39.25
Margin of safety
+70.73%
3 Strong Buy5 Buy6 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 70.73% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.02x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.48 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -2.56%
- Negative free cash flow $-52.77M
- Revenue declining -12.70% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.65B | $4.15B | $5.38B | $4.83B | $4.66B |
| Net income | $154.66M | $246.29M | $-968.03M | $-93.64M | $-24.63M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.30 |
| Free cash flow | $129.39M | $390.22M | $497.15M | $372.19M | $-52.77M |
| Profit margin | 5.84% | 5.94% | -18.00% | -1.94% | -2.56% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc trades at $11.49. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.48, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $4.66B. with profit margins at -2.56%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $39.25.
Frequently asked questions
What is Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's stock price?
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) trades at $11.49, on a P/S of 0.9x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy Inc overvalued?
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 45/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $39.25 versus the $11.49 price, a 70.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $13.18, about 14.7% above the current $11.49. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $39.25, a +70.7% margin of safety versus today's $11.49. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's revenue?
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.66B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.48, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS DRILLING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.94x
ROE-3.77%
Beta0.60
50D MA$11.44
200D MA$8.10
Shares out0.38B
Float0.37B
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Avg volume9.3M
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