Precision Drilling's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Precision Drilling's highest Yield on Cost was 2.85. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.22.
PDS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Precision Drilling 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PDS vs NE, RIG, VAL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Precision Drilling 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Precision Drilling (PDS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. Over the past decade, Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #999999 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Precision Drilling's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #999999 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Precision Drilling has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Drilling's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Precision Drilling ranks #999999 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Precision Drilling in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. Historically, Precision Drilling's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 2.85 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Precision Drilling and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Drilling's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Drilling (PDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.44, compared to a current price of $78.43 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Precision Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Precision Drilling (PDS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 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 Precision Drilling (PDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Drilling stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.43 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.44.
GuruFocus considers Precision Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $66.44 vs. price of $78.43 (18% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precision Drilling Corp is a provider of contract drilling, completion, and production services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in Canada, the United States, and certain international locations. The company operates through two industry segments: Contract Drilling Services, which generates maximum revenue and includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and the manufacture, sale, and repair of drilling equipment; and Completion and Production Services, which includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental, and camp services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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