PTEN (Patterson-UTI Energy) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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PTEN Patterson-UTI Energy Inc PTEN
60 GF Score
Price $12.85
GF Value $8.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Patterson-UTI Energy Growth Rank?

Patterson-UTI Energy PTEN +1.38% 60 Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PTEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Patterson-UTI Energy has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Patterson-UTI Energy Growth Rank Related Terms

PTEN vs HP, VAL, RIG: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current Growth Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Patterson-UTI Energy has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank compare to HP and VAL?
Patterson-UTI Energy's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Patterson-UTI Energy's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. Patterson-UTI Energy's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 (PTEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.23, compared to a current price of $12.85 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 09, 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 (PTEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patterson-UTI Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.85 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.23. GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PTEN:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.23 vs. price of $12.85 (56.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PTEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Patterson-UTI Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PE1:Germany
Address 10713 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 800, Houston, TX, USA, 77064
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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