Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): N/A (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

STU:PE1 Patterson-UTI Energy Inc STU:PE1
66 GF Score
Price €8.60
GF Value €7.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Patterson-UTI Energy Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

Patterson-UTI Energy's Predictability Rank is 1-Star. Thus, the DCF related results in the screener and portfolio will appear as zero and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is not calculated.

STU:PE1 vs HP, SDRL, VAL: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


STU:PE1
66GF Score
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc STU:PE1
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): N/A
  • GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €8.60 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PTEN:USA
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.
66GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:PE1

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€8.60
Price
€7.03
GF Value