Patterson-UTI EnergySTU:PE1 -0.50%61 OCF Margin % is 5.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 21.91. GuruFocus rates STU:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks better than 56.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PE1'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.04 Med: 21.91 Max: 33.31
Current: 17.46
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Patterson-UTI Energy was 33.31%. The lowest was 7.04%. And the median was 21.91%.
STU:PE1's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.13% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.96
vs STU:PE1: 17.46
Patterson-UTI Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
Patterson-UTI Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy'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, Patterson-UTI Energy'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.
Patterson-UTI Energy OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy'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.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) has a OCF Margin % of 5.72% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 21.91. Over the past decade, Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.04 to 33.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #397 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Margin % of 5.72% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 21.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.04 to a high of 33.31. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 5.72% is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #397 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patterson-UTI Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Margin % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #397 out of 905 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Patterson-UTI Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 5.72% is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Patterson-UTI Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.04 to 33.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.91 vs. the industry median of 13.96, Patterson-UTI Energy 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. Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Margin % of 5.72% is 59% 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 Patterson-UTI Energy 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. Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Margin % is 5.72%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 21.91. 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 (STU:PE1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.03, compared to a current price of €8.32 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.72%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 21.91 and 59% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.96. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current OCF Margin % is 5.72% 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 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 €8.32 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.03.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PE1:
OCF Margin %: 5.72% (74% below median its 10-year median of 21.91)
GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €8.32 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Oil & Gas median (#397 of 905)
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 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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