AlphaStocks
5.4
Consider Buy

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN)

Energy / Oil & Gas Drilling

S&P SmallCap 600

$8.66

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#424out of 1121 in Energy

Is PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC a Good Investment in 2026?

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN) scores 5.4 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Lynch model rates PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC as Strong. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 74%). PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC currently trades below its estimated fair value of $12, suggesting potential upside. PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC ranks #424 out of 1121 stocks in the Energy sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-2.9Market Cap3BDiv Yield3.7

Estimated Fair Value

$12.3830% below

Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Strong

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 74%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN) scores 5.4 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
What is PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC's Piotroski F-Score?
PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PTEN overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $12, PTEN appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 30% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
How does PTEN compare to other Energy stocks?
PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC ranks #424 out of 1121 stocks in the Energy sector, placing it in the top 38% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about PTEN?
AlphaStocks evaluates PTEN using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Strong; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.4/10.

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