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PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock

68.3 USD
-1.46 (-2.09%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 6:40:00 PM
68.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PDS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PDS was compared to 62 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In multiple years PDS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years PDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

PDS has a Return On Assets (2.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PDS (3.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.93%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.77% 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 13.09%.
Industry RankSector 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
PDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.21%, PDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.32% of the companies in the same industry.
PDS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PDS has a Operating Margin of 9.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 53.23% 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 72.58% 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 RankSector 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%
PDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PDS is destroying value.
PDS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PDS Yearly Shares OutstandingPDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
PDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that PDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.17, PDS is not doing good in the industry: 74.19% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61. This is in the better half 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.17
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.22%
PDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, PDS is doing worse than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
PDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. 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 Quick ratio of 1.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDS outperforms 43.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.42
PDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PDS have decreased strongly by -74.60% in the last year.
PDS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 76.97% yearly.
PDS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.55%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y20.41%
Revenue Next Year-3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
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.
PDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 -10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.66 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PDS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say PDS is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of PDS can be described as very reasonable.
90.32% 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 24.01. PDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.66
Fwd PE 11.12
PDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PDS is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.95
EV/EBITDA 4.1
PDS Per share dataPDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)0.32
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PDS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PRECISION DRILLING CORP

NYSE:PDS (12/22/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 68.3 0 (0%)

68.3

-1.46 (-2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners44.58%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners2.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap899.51M
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)58.81M
Analysts80
Price Target79.33 (16.15%)
Short Float %1.67%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)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)3.58%
PT rev (3m)9.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.66
Fwd PE 11.12
P/S 0.68
P/FCF 5.95
P/OCF 2.76
P/B 0.75
P/tB 0.75
EV/EBITDA 4.1
EPS(TTM)2.77
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)11.48
FCFY16.81%
OCF(TTM)24.75
OCFY36.23%
SpS100.92
BVpS91.52
TBVpS90.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number75.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.17
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
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-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y7.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
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-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.44%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y26.74%
EBIT Next Year118.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
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 5 / 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 24.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.


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.