PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock
68.4 USD
+1.23 (+1.83%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PDS. PDS was compared to 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PDS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PDS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PDS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years PDS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PDS (2.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PDS has a worse Return On Equity (3.54%) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PDS (4.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PDS is below the industry average of 7.66%.
| 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 worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of PDS (9.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PDS's Gross Margin of 32.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 71.67% of its industry peers.
PDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PDS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
PDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that PDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PDS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.15) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61. This is in the better half of the industry: PDS outperforms 61.67% 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.
PDS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
PDS has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that PDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PDS has a worse Current ratio (1.58) than 70.00% 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 41.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PDS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -74.60%.
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.
PDS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
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
PDS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.41% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y14.4%
EPS Next 5Y20.41%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.34%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PDS.
PDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, PDS is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of PDS can be described as reasonable.
95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.40. PDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PDS is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PDS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y14.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PDS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:PDS (12/5/2025, 9:56:51 AM)
68.4
+1.23 (+1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.58%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners2.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap900.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target78.9 (15.35%)
Short Float %2.3%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)40.95%
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)2.27%
PT rev (3m)10.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY3.99%
EPS(NY)6.4
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)11.34
FCFY16.58%
OCF(TTM)24.43
OCFY35.72%
SpS99.64
BVpS90.36
TBVpS89.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number74.5
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 | 1.15 |
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
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-17.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y14.4%
EPS Next 5Y20.41%
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-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.34%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year117.51%
EBIT Next 3Y29.51%
EBIT Next 5Y17.36%
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 of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (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 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) is 25.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.76.
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 -17.63% in the next year.