Patterson Uti Energy Inc. (PTEN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Patterson Uti Energy Inc. (PTEN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $0.02 per share. At $11.50 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 57400% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 20.2% a year to $4.8B, with an average return on invested capital of -8.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$0.02
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$11.50
Price vs Graham value
57400% above
Market cap
$4.4B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
20.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-8.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$372.2M

PTEN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.8B -$93.6M -$0.24 $372.2M -0.9% -0.9%
FY2024 $5.3B -$968.0M -$2.44 $497.1M -16.7% -17.1%
FY2023 $4.1B $246.3M $0.00 $390.2M 8.5% 6.8%
FY2022 $2.6B $154.7M $0.00 $129.4M 8.0% 8.2%
FY2021 $1.4B -$654.5M -$0.00 -$70.8M -49.9% -24.4%
FY2020 $1.1B -$803.7M -$0.00 $133.4M -79.4% -24.2%
FY2019 $2.5B -$425.7M -$0.00 $348.7M -18.7% -9.2%
FY2018 $3.3B -$321.4M -$0.00 $89.2M -9.7% -6.3%
FY2017 $2.4B $5.9M $0.00 -$266.4M -12.4% -4.0%
FY2016 $915.9M -$318.6M -$0.00 $185.2M -49.8% -10.4%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 20.2% annually over the past decade.

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -8.1% ROIC.

Over the decade, PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 99.8% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $0.02 per share.

PTEN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Patterson Uti Energy Inc. (PTEN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, PTEN's intrinsic value is about $0.02 per share.

Is PTEN stock undervalued?

At $11.50 (close on Oct 17, 2026), PTEN trades 57400% above its Graham value of $0.02. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Patterson Uti Energy Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $915.9M in fiscal 2016 to $4.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 20.2%. Net income was -$93.6M in fiscal 2025.

Does Patterson Uti Energy Inc. generate free cash flow?

Patterson Uti Energy Inc. generated $372.2M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is PTEN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -8.1%, and average return on equity was -11.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this PTEN data come from?

From Patterson Uti Energy Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 4, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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