Patterson-UTI EnergyPTEN.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN.O) trades at a negative P/E (-48.88x, due to a recent net loss), P/B of 1.42x, P/S of 0.94x, and a dividend yield of 2.60%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E historical percentile is still accumulating data over the trailing long-term window (vs. the short-term percentile still accumulating data); P/B sits at the 74th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 93rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 48th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 78th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/B ranks at the 36th percentile within its industry and the 46th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 4.19%, ranking at the 55th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Relative to industry peers, its P/B shows a deeper discount than it does against the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 2.60% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~1.59% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Patterson-UTI Energy operates in the Mining sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: PTEN · PTEN
Want the full picture on whether Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | -48.88 | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.42 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.94 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 2.60% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 4.19% |