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During the past 12 months, Patterson-UTI Energy's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1256.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Patterson-UTI Energy was 93.70% per year. The lowest was -40.00% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
Patterson-UTI Energy (NAS:PTEN) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Patterson-UTI Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PTEN vs HP, VAL, RIG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Patterson-UTI Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Patterson-UTI Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -9.10% mean?
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -9.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #529 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -9.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #529 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Patterson-UTI Energy has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HP and VAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #529 out of 823 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Patterson-UTI Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.70, based on 823 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -9.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.23, compared to a current price of $12.85 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -9.10%. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -9.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patterson-UTI Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.85 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.23.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PTEN:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -9.10%
GF Value™: $8.23 vs. price of $12.85 (56.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc is a Texas based provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, offering contract drilling, integrated well completion, directional drilling services, and specialized drill bit solutions. The Company operates through three segments: Drilling Services, Completion Services, and Drilling Products. Drilling Services includes contract and directional drilling, Completion Services generates maximum revenue and includes hydraulic fracturing and related support services, and Drilling Products includes the manufacturing and distribution of drill bits. The Company operates in the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Other Countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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