PTEN (Patterson-UTI Energy) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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PTEN Patterson-UTI Energy Inc PTEN
60 GF Score
Price $12.18
GF Value $8.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Patterson-UTI Energy Profitability Rank?

Patterson-UTI Energy PTEN +1.00% 60 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PTEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Patterson-UTI Energy has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Patterson-UTI Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.57%. As of today, Patterson-UTI Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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PTEN vs HP, SDRL, VAL: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Patterson-UTI Energy Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Patterson-UTI Energy has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Patterson-UTI Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-6.962 / 1227.967
=-0.57 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Patterson-UTI Energy has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Patterson-UTI Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to HP and SDRL?
Patterson-UTI Energy's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Patterson-UTI Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. Patterson-UTI Energy's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $8.15, compared to a current price of $12.18 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 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 $12.18 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.15. GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PTEN:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.15 vs. price of $12.18 (49.4% 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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