Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) Sentiment Analysis
Composite rating from 8 factors. Tap a factor to see the metrics behind its grade.
- ST sentiment gradeHow the market currently feels about this stock versus its peers
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- Overall ST grade
- B-
- ST Score
- 57.8
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PTEN stock: frequently asked questions
What is PTEN's ST Score?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) has an ST Score of 57.8 (B-), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.
Is PTEN a buy, hold, or sell?
Analysts rate PTEN a Buy, with a price target of $13.57 (+16.7% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B- (57.8/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.
What are PTEN's factor grades?
Valuation B, Profitability D+, Financial Strength C, Momentum A-, Growth B+, Forecast B+.
What is PTEN's valuation grade?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) earns a valuation grade of B, measured against Oil & Gas Drilling peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.
What is PTEN's growth grade?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) earns a growth grade of B+, measured against Oil & Gas Drilling peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.
What is PTEN's profitability grade?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) earns a profitability grade of D+, measured against Oil & Gas Drilling peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.
What is PTEN's financial strength grade?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) earns a financial strength grade of C, measured against Oil & Gas Drilling peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.
What is the analyst price target for PTEN?
The average analyst price target for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is $13.57 from 53 analysts, which is +16.7% versus the recent price of $11.63.
What is PTEN's Piotroski score?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.