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Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Patterson-UTI Energy Volatility Related Terms
STU:PE1 vs HP, SDRL, VAL: Volatility Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's Volatility falls into.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 Volatility of 54.27% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's Volatility too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current Volatility is 54.27%. 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 Volatility compare to HP and SDRL?
Patterson-UTI Energy's Volatility of 54.27% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Volatility depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. Patterson-UTI Energy's current Volatility is 54.27%. 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 Volatility is 54.27%. 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 Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current Volatility is 54.27% 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:
Volatility: 54.27%
GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €8.60 (22.3% above fair value)
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.
66GF Score
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