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Patterson-UTI EnergySTU:PE1 +1.32%66 OCF Yield % is 22.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.95. GuruFocus rates STU:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Oil & Gas companies, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Patterson-UTI Energy OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Patterson-UTI Energy OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF 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.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) has a OCF Yield % of 22.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.95. Over the past decade, Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.64 to 180.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #238 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Yield % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Yield % of 22.23 is near median its 10-year median of 22.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 180.68. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.41. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 22.23 is 136.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #238 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Patterson-UTI Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's OCF Yield % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #238 out of 1013 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Patterson-UTI Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.41. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 22.23 is 136.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Patterson-UTI Energy's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.64 to 180.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.95 vs. the industry median of 9.41, Patterson-UTI Energy has consistently been above 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 Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.41, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Yield % of 22.23 is 136.2% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current OCF Yield % is 22.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.95. 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 €8.60 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 22.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.95 and 136.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.41. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current OCF Yield % is 22.23 as of Jul. 14, 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 €8.60 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:
OCF Yield %: 22.23 (near median its 10-year median of 22.95)
GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €8.60 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#238 of 1013)
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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