PDS (Precision Drilling) EV-to-EBIT: 25.03 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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PDS Precision Drilling Corp PDS
73 GF Score
Price $84.67
GF Value $67.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT?

Precision Drilling PDS +2.79% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 25.03 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates PDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Precision Drilling ranks worse than 83.14% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Precision Drilling's Enterprise Value is $1,577 Mil. Precision Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Therefore, Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT for today is 25.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

PDS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -181.22   Med: -6.27   Max: 130.13
Current: 25.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Precision Drilling was 130.13. The lowest was -181.22. And the median was -6.27.

PDS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
83.14% of 694 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.67 vs PDS: 25.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Precision Drilling's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,781 Mil. Precision Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Precision Drilling's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.54%.


Precision Drilling  (NYSE:PDS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Precision Drilling's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=63.012/1781.1732
=3.54 %

Precision Drilling's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,781 Mil.
Precision Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63 Mil.

* 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.


Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT Chart

Precision Drilling Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.02 35.85 5.68 9.11 17.34

Precision Drilling Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.96 7.45 9.69 17.34 28.55

PDS vs NE, RIG, VAL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Precision Drilling EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1577.023/63.012
=25.03

Precision Drilling's current Enterprise Value is $1,577 Mil.
Precision Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 25.03 mean?
Precision Drilling (PDS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.03 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #577 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Precision Drilling's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.03. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67. Precision Drilling's value of 25.03 is 114.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #577 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Precision Drilling has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Drilling's EV-to-EBIT compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #577 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Precision Drilling in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67. Precision Drilling's value of 25.03 is 114.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.67, based on 694 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Precision Drilling's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.03 is 114.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Drilling's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Drilling (PDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.39, compared to a current price of $84.67 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.03 and 114.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.67. Precision Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Precision Drilling (PDS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.03 as of Jul. 21, 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 Precision Drilling (PDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Drilling stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $84.67 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.39. GuruFocus considers Precision Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PDS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 25.03
  • GF Value™: $67.39 vs. price of $84.67 (25.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 114.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#577 of 694)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Precision Drilling Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRE1:GermanyPD:Canada
Address 525 - 8th Avenue SW, Suite 800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1
Precision Drilling Corp is a provider of contract drilling, completion, and production services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in Canada, the United States, and certain international locations. The company operates through two industry segments: Contract Drilling Services, which generates maximum revenue and includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and the manufacture, sale, and repair of drilling equipment; and Completion and Production Services, which includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental, and camp services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
73GF Score

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