PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock
62.51 USD
-0.44 (-0.7%)
Taking everything into account, PDS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PDS was compared to 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PDS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PDS had positive earnings in the past year.
PDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
PDS has a Return On Assets (2.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, PDS is doing worse than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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.
PDS has a Operating Margin of 9.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
PDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PDS has a Gross Margin of 32.97%. This is in the better half 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PDS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PDS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.11, we must say that PDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.11, PDS is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 | 1.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.25%
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 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is comparable 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
The earnings per share for PDS have decreased strongly by -74.60% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 76.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PDS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.41% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.33% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.81 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PDS.
PDS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say PDS is valued inline with the index average.
PDS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, PDS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PDS is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
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)0.3
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 (12/2/2025, 11:44:32 AM)
62.51
-0.44 (-0.7%)
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 Cap823.26M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target78.9 (26.22%)
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 | 22.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
EPS(TTM)2.74
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)6.41
Fwd EY10.25%
FCF(TTM)11.35
FCFY18.15%
OCF(TTM)24.45
OCFY39.12%
SpS99.71
BVpS90.43
TBVpS89.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number74.66
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 | 1.11 |
F-Score6
WACC8.25%
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 22.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.69.
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.