PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock
71.27 USD
-1.04 (-1.44%)
Overall PDS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PDS against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PDS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PDS reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years PDS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PDS (2.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
PDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.10%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.77%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.21%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
PDS's Operating Margin of 9.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 56.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PDS has grown nicely.
PDS has a better Gross Margin (32.97%) than 74.19% 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for PDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that PDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PDS (1.19) is worse than 74.19% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PDS outperforms 61.29% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PDS (0.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.14%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.58, PDS is not doing good in the industry: 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.42, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, PDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
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.
PDS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PDS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say PDS is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.68, the valuation of PDS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PDS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PDS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:PDS (1/9/2026, 8:16:30 PM)
71.27
-1.04 (-1.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap938.63M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target80.23 (12.57%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio1.78
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)1.14%
PT rev (3m)11.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY8.56%
FCF(TTM)11.41
FCFY16.01%
OCF(TTM)24.59
OCFY34.5%
SpS100.27
BVpS90.93
TBVpS90.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number75.01
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 | 1.19 |
F-Score6
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
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 -18.52% in the next year.