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Patterson-UTI EnergySTU:PE1 +0.19%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.47 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates STU:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Oil & Gas companies, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks better than 87.4% on this metric.
Patterson-UTI Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PE1'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 7.03 Max: 41.88
Current: 14.47
During the past 13 years, Patterson-UTI Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 41.88. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 7.03.
STU:PE1's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 87.4% of 500
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.855
vs STU:PE1: 14.47
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
Patterson-UTI Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:PE1 vs HP, SDRL, VAL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Patterson-UTI Energy'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.
Patterson-UTI Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Patterson-UTI Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.47 as of Aug. 13, 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 Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 7.03. Over the past decade, Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.42 to 41.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #63 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Patterson-UTI Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.47 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 7.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 41.88. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.86. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 14.47 is 198% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #63 out of 500 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patterson-UTI Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HP and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Patterson-UTI Energy ranks #63 out of 500 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Patterson-UTI Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.86. Patterson-UTI Energy's value of 14.47 is 198% above this benchmark. Historically, Patterson-UTI Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.42 to 41.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 4.86, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.86, based on 500 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. Patterson-UTI Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.47 is 198% 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 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 Patterson-UTI Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patterson-UTI Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.47, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 7.03. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.05, compared to a current price of €9.42 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.47, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 198% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.86. Patterson-UTI Energy's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Patterson-UTI Energy (STU:PE1), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.47 as of Aug. 13, 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 €9.42 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.05.
GuruFocus considers Patterson-UTI Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PE1:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.47 (106% above median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: €7.05 vs. price of €9.42 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 198% above the Oil & Gas median (#63 of 500)
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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