Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
PTENEnergyNASDAQOil & Gas Drilling
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Daily timeframePatterson-UTI Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States, Canada, Colombia, and. Valued at $4.54B, PTEN is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through three segments: Drilling Services, Completion Services, and Drilling Products.
Market Cap
$4.54B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
34.10
EPS (TTM)
$-0.24
EPS (Fwd)
$0.35
ROE
-2.8%
ROA
-0.9%
Cash
$201.0M
Total Debt
$1.29B
Free CF
$254.2M
52W Change
80.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PTEN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, PTEN finished 9.65% above its 150-day moving average ($10.99) and 18.14% above its 200-day moving average ($10.20). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PTEN overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, PTEN's RSI(14) was 74.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $201.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.29B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $254.2M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -2.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has grown from $2.65B (2022) to $4.83B (2025), reflecting a 82% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PTEN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.