PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:PDS • CA74022D4075
81.85 USD
+2.4 (+3.02%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
81.85 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, PDS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PDS was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PDS has an average financial health and profitability rating. PDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PDS was profitable.
- In the past year PDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PDS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- PDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PDS has a Return On Assets (2.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 3.54%, PDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.93%, PDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- PDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.10%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.88%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of PDS (3.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PDS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PDS has a Operating Margin (9.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PDS has a better Gross Margin (32.97%) than 73.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PDS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- PDS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PDS has less shares outstanding
- PDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that PDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.25, PDS is doing worse than 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PDS is 3.61, which is a good value as it means it would take PDS, 3.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PDS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
- PDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.16%
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 67.21% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PDS's Quick ratio of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PDS have decreased strongly by -74.60% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PDS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 76.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.55% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PDS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y19.84%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.14%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
- PDS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.23.
- PDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.18.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.25, PDS is valued correctly.
- 91.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.51, PDS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PDS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
81.85
+2.4 (+3.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners55.18%
Inst Owner Change-1.12%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target83.61 (2.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)4.22%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)6.18
Fwd EY7.55%
FCF(TTM)11.61
FCFY14.18%
OCF(TTM)25.02
OCFY30.56%
SpS102.01
BVpS92.51
TBVpS91.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number76.34
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 | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC8.16%
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-22.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y19.84%
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 5Y-0.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year118.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
EBIT Next 5Y16.8%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the financial health for PDS stock?
The financial health rating of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) is 5 / 10.
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 -22.57% in the next year.