PTEN (Patterson-UTI Energy) Institutional Ownership: 111.85% (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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PTEN Patterson-UTI Energy Inc PTEN
60 GF Score
Price $12.18
GF Value $8.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Patterson-UTI Energy Institutional Ownership?

Patterson-UTI Energy PTEN +1.00% 60 Institutional Ownership is 111.85% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates PTEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Patterson-UTI Energy's institutional ownership is 111.85%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Patterson-UTI Energy's Insider Ownership is 3.12%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Patterson-UTI Energy's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 83.55%.

Patterson-UTI Energy Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Patterson-UTI Energy Institutional Ownership Chart

Patterson-UTI Energy Historical Data

The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 70.36 70.19 70.82 71.28 72.10 77.03 78.18 78.87 82.30 84.18
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Patterson-UTI Energy Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 111.85% mean?
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has a Institutional Ownership of 111.85% as of Aug. 20, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's Institutional Ownership too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 111.85%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to HP and SDRL?
Patterson-UTI Energy's Institutional Ownership of 111.85% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. Patterson-UTI Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 111.85%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 111.85%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), the current Institutional Ownership is 111.85% as of Aug. 20, 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 111.85%
  • GF Value™: $8.15 vs. price of $12.18 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PE1:Germany
Address 10713 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 800, Houston, TX, USA, 77064
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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