Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $11.80 (-11.41% 1D, market cap $4.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PTEN ranks #75 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), PTEN carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 34.2x, ROIC 1.7%, cap $4.45B) and CRC (California Resources Corporation) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 13.4x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $4.67B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).
Per PTEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000889900), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. generated $4.79B in revenue (-9.8% YoY), -$93.1M in net income, and $372.2M in free cash flow against $5.57B in total assets and $1.22B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.7% realized swing band)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 80% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 47.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 13 pts on the table
Even with a 63/100 (C) score, PTEN faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($11.95) or 200D SMA ($10.68) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($12.07) toward Bear Floor ($9.41).
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) dropped -11.41% to $11.80, trading at 80% of its 52-week range ($5.24 – $13.39). Solid steady margins (-1% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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RBC Capital analyst Keith Mackey maintains Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $15 to $17.
Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) with a Positive and raises the price target from $13 to $15.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -9.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) ranks #75 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #87 by equity capitalization ($4.50B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRK leads on earnings valuation at 10.8x trailing P/E, while HESM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.1% ROIC and — gross margin. CRC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with PTEN at 63/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTEN
ACTIVE
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. | C | 63/100 | — | — | -0.8% | -11.41% | $4.50B | Benchmark Subject |
| CRGY Crescent Energy Company | C | 63/100 | 34.2x | — | 1.7% | -5.14% | $4.45B | /crgy-vs-pten → |
| CRC California Resources Corporation | C+ | 67/100 | 13.4x | — | 9.8% | -5.26% | $4.67B | /crc-vs-pten → |
| HESM Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests | D+ | 56/100 | 11.7x | — | 19.1% | -0.82% | $4.16B | /hesm-vs-pten → |
| CRK Comstock Resources Inc. | D | 46/100 | 10.8x | — | 9.4% | -4.48% | $4.13B | /crk-vs-pten → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) reported GAAP revenue of $4.79B (-9.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.31B , and +17.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$93.1M, operating cash flow of $961.2M, and free cash flow of $372.2M (-25.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTEN closed FY2025 with $5.57B in total assets against $1.22B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.88, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $4.79B | -$93.1M | $961.2M | $372.2M | $5.57B | $1.22B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $5.31B | -$966.4M | $1.18B | $497.1M | $5.83B | $1.22B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $4.07B | $246.0M | $1.01B | $822.7M | $4.89B | $1.14B |
As of 2026-11-03, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $11.80 (-11.41% 1D, market cap $4.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PTEN ranks #75 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), PTEN carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 34.2x, ROIC 1.7%, cap $4.45B) and CRC (California Resources Corporation) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 13.4x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $4.67B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).
Per PTEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000889900), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. generated $4.79B in revenue (-9.8% YoY), -$93.1M in net income, and $372.2M in free cash flow against $5.57B in total assets and $1.22B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
PTEN last traded at $11.80 (-11.41% on volume of 11,806,028 shares), positioning the stock -1.26% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.95) and +10.49% above its 200-day simple moving average ($10.68). Across its 52-week range of $5.24 to $13.39, PTEN sits at the 80.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.7% ($10.66 to $12.94).
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 63/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $11.80 (-11.41% 1D, market capitalization $4.50B).
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Energy sector, classified under Oil & Gas Production, and profile. Revenue is reported at $4.79B for FY 2025 (per SEC financials).
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) reported $4.79B in annual revenue (up from $5.31B in FY2024, -9.8% YoY) and -$93.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($4.07B revenue, $246.0M net income) through FY2025, PTEN scaled operating cash flow to $961.2M and free cash flow to $372.2M, backed by $5.57B in total assets against $1.22B in total debt.
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The street is overcomplicating Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN). Institutional accumulation (18/20 whale flow) and a 7.69% FCF yield are supporting cash-generation and ownership signals despite negative earnings.. With an RQD score of 63/100 (C) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $14.39.
Both sides have a point here — PTEN's 12/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short PTEN above $13.32. Negative ROIC of -0.8%, trailing EPS of -0.24, and revenue decline from $5.31B to $4.79B leave the fundamentals weak against a forward P/E of 28.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (7/20) and FCF yield (7.69%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $13.39.
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