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Patterson-UTI EnergySTU:PE1 +1.32%66 EBITDA Margin % is 18.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 19.87. GuruFocus rates STU:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks better than 55.83% on this metric.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Patterson-UTI Energy EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Patterson-UTI Energy EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:PE1 vs HP, SDRL, VAL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.60% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #405 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.60% is near median its 10-year median of 19.87. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.88. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 18.60% is 34% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #405 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patterson-UTI Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's EBITDA Margin % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #405 out of 917 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Patterson-UTI Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.88. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 18.60% is 34% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 13.88, Patterson-UTI Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.88, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Patterson-UTI Energy's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.60% is 34% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.87. 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 (STU:PE1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.99, compared to a current price of €8.60 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 34% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.88. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.60% as of Mar. 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 (STU:PE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patterson-UTI Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.60 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.99.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PE1:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.60% (near median its 10-year median of 19.87)
GF Value™: €6.99 vs. price of €8.60 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34% above the Oil & Gas median (#405 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PE1 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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