PDS (Precision Drilling) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PDS Precision Drilling Corp PDS
71 GF Score
Price $77.64
GF Value $65.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Precision Drilling Moat Score?

Precision Drilling PDS -1.92% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PDS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Precision Drilling ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

Precision Drilling has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Precision Drilling has Narrow Moat: Precision Drilling Corp has a modest competitive advantage in the oilfield services sector. It benefits from some economies of scale and proprietary technology, but faces high competition and low customer switching costs. The company's moat is discernible but modest, reflecting a narrow moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Precision Drilling might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Precision Drilling  (NYSE:PDS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Precision Drilling Moat Score Related Terms

PDS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Precision Drilling's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Precision Drilling's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Precision Drilling's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Precision Drilling (PDS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Precision Drilling's Moat Score too high?
Precision Drilling's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Precision Drilling's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Precision Drilling has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Drilling's Moat Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Precision Drilling in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Precision Drilling's value of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Precision Drilling's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Drilling's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $65.99, compared to a current price of $77.64 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Precision Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Precision Drilling (PDS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 $77.64 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.99. GuruFocus considers Precision Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PDS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $65.99 vs. price of $77.64 (17.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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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.
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