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Patterson-UTI EnergySTU:PE1 +3.39%66 FCF Yield % is 7.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates STU:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks better than 69.83% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Patterson-UTI Energy FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 7.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #305 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's FCF Yield % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current FCF Yield % of 7.43 is near median its 10-year median of 7.57. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 7.43 is 271.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #305 out of 1011 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 FCF Yield % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #305 out of 1011 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Patterson-UTI Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 7.43 is 271.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 2.00, 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 FCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.00, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Patterson-UTI Energy's current FCF Yield % of 7.43 is 271.5% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current FCF Yield % is 7.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.57. 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 €7.03, compared to a current price of €8.60 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 271.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.00. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current FCF Yield % is 7.43 as of Jul. 14, 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 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.03.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PE1:
FCF Yield %: 7.43 (near median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €8.60 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#305 of 1011)
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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