Precision DrillingPDS -6.98%70 OCF Margin % is 12.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 18.87. GuruFocus rates PDS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, Precision Drilling ranks better than 61.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PDS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.82 Med: 18.87 Max: 25.83
Current: 22.04
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Precision Drilling was 25.83%. The lowest was 8.82%. And the median was 18.87%.
PDS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.66% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.96
vs PDS: 22.04
Precision Drilling OCF Margin % Related Terms
Precision Drilling OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % 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, Precision Drilling's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % 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.
Precision Drilling (PDS) has a OCF Margin % of 12.01% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 18.87. Over the past decade, Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.82 to 25.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #347 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % too high?
Precision Drilling's current OCF Margin % of 12.01% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.82 to a high of 25.83. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. Precision Drilling's value of 12.01% is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #347 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Precision Drilling has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Drilling's OCF Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #347 out of 905 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Precision Drilling in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. Precision Drilling's value of 12.01% is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, Precision Drilling's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.82 to 25.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.87 vs. the industry median of 13.96, Precision Drilling has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.96, based on 905 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Precision Drilling's current OCF Margin % of 12.01% is 14% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Drilling's current OCF Margin % is 12.01%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 18.87. 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 $65.81, compared to a current price of $77.56 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.01%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.87 and 14% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.96. Precision Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Precision Drilling (PDS), the current OCF Margin % is 12.01% as of Mar. 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 $77.56 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.81.
GuruFocus considers Precision Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDS:
OCF Margin %: 12.01% (36% below median its 10-year median of 18.87)
GF Value™: $65.81 vs. price of $77.56 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14% below the Oil & Gas median (#347 of 905)
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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