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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF 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 (PTEN) has a FCF Margin % of -8.13% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #447 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current FCF Margin % is -8.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #447 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #447 out of 916 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Patterson-UTI Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.37, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current FCF Margin % is -8.13%. 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 $8.15, compared to a current price of $12.18 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.13%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), the current FCF Margin % is -8.13% 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 $12.18 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.15.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PTEN:
FCF Margin %: -8.13%
GF Value™: $8.15 vs. price of $12.18 (49.4% 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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