Precision DrillingPDS +0.57%73 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.85% as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 13.13. GuruFocus rates PDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 891 Oil & Gas companies, Precision Drilling ranks better than 86.31% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.85%.
Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Precision Drilling Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Precision Drilling Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown 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.
PDS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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.
Precision Drilling Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.85% mean?
Precision Drilling (PDS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.85% as of Jul. 04, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #122 out of 891 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Precision Drilling's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.85% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 13.13. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #122 out of 891 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 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Drilling's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #122 out of 891 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Precision Drilling in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. Precision Drilling's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.85%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 13.13. 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 $65.10, compared to a current price of $75.69 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.85%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 13.13. Precision Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Precision Drilling (PDS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.85% as of Jul. 04, 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 $75.69 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.10.
GuruFocus considers Precision Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.85% (25% below median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: $65.10 vs. price of $75.69 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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