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Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: PDS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $91.07
1 Year Target Price $91.07
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.75% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 641.73M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.65 | 1Y Target Price 91.07 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.65 | 1Y Target Price 91.07 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 1.71 | 52 Weeks Range 36.20 - 79.07 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 36.20 - 79.07 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.46 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.84% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.43% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.65 | Forward PE 12.8 | Enterprise Value 1258209861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 |
Enterprise Value 1258209861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.26 | Shares Outstanding 13523200 | Shares Floating 12925715 |
Shares Outstanding 13523200 | Shares Floating 12925715 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.61 | Percent Institutions 49.91 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 91.07 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 2 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Precision Drilling Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Precision Drilling Corporation was founded in 1951 and has grown into a leading drilling services provider. Initially focused on Canadian operations, it expanded internationally, becoming a major player in the North American oil and gas drilling market.
Core Business Areas
- Contract Drilling Services: Precision Drilling provides contract drilling services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. This includes drilling rigs, equipment, and experienced personnel for both land and offshore operations.
- Completion and Production Services: This segment offers a range of services related to well completion, workover, and production, including coil tubing, snubbing, and well servicing.
- Directional Drilling Services: Offers directional drilling and measurement-while-drilling services, improving drilling efficiency and accuracy.
Leadership and Structure
Precision Drilling is led by its President & CEO. The company has a traditional corporate structure with departments for operations, finance, marketing, and human resources.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Super Series Drilling Rigs: Precision's Super Series rigs are advanced drilling rigs designed for efficiency and performance in challenging environments. While exact market share data isn't publicly available, these rigs contribute significantly to their revenue. Competitors include Nabors Industries, Helmerich & Payne, and Patterson-UTI Energy.
- Alpha Automation Drilling Platform: This product is focused on increasing the automation in the drilling process. Market share data is not available. Competitors include Nabors Industries, Helmerich & Payne, and Patterson-UTI Energy.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas drilling industry is cyclical and highly dependent on commodity prices. Recent trends include increased focus on efficiency, automation, and environmental sustainability.
Positioning
Precision Drilling is a major player in the North American drilling market, known for its advanced rig technology and experienced personnel. It competes on technology, efficiency, and safety performance.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market (TAM) for drilling services is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Precision Drilling is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its advanced drilling technologies and strong presence in key oil and gas basins.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Advanced drilling rig technology
- Experienced and skilled workforce
- Strong presence in key oil and gas basins
- Focus on safety and environmental performance
- Innovation in automation
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical commodity prices
- High capital expenditures
- Debt Load
- Dependence on North American market
Opportunities
- Expansion into international markets
- Adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI, robotics)
- Growth in unconventional oil and gas production
- Increased demand for efficient and environmentally friendly drilling practices
Threats
- Volatility in oil and gas prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes and environmental concerns
- Labor shortages
- Geopolitical risk
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NAB
- HP
- PTEN
Competitive Landscape
Precision Drilling is known for advanced drilling rigs and skilled workforce. The competitive advantage lies in their technology and service quality compared to competitors. Other competitors compete on price.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Precision Drilling's growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion. The historical growth is influenced by the oil and gas industry cycles.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and market conditions, which requires gathering external data from sources like Yahoo Finance, Reuters, and Bloomberg.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investing in advanced drilling rig technology, expanding into new markets, and implementing cost-cutting measures.
Summary
Precision Drilling is a major player in the North American drilling market with advanced rig technology and skilled personnel. Its performance is tied to the cyclical oil and gas industry, making it vulnerable to price volatility. The company's focus on technological advancement and cost efficiency is critical for sustained growth. They need to continue to monitor the geopolitical landscape.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, financial news sources, and analyst estimates.
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Market share figures are estimates and may vary. Financial information and growth projections are based on available data and are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Precision Drilling Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-11-15 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Kevin A. Neveu B.Sc., P.Eng | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Drilling | Full time employees 5504 | |
Full time employees 5504 | |||
Precision Drilling Corporation, a drilling company, provides onshore drilling, completion, and production services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas and geothermal industries in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Contract Drilling Services; and Completion and Production Services segments. The Contract Drilling Services segment offers onshore well drilling services to exploration and production companies in the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industry. This segment also offers services include land and turnkey drilling; and procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, as well as manufacture and repair of drilling and service rig equipment. In addition, it operates land drilling rigs in Canada, the United States, and the Middle East. Further, the company offers automation solutions for drilling operations comprising AlphaAutomation, AlphaApps, AlphaAnalytics, and AlphaARMS; and EverGreen suite of environmental solutions comprising EverGreenMonitoring, EverGreenEnergy, and EverGreenHydrogen. The Completion and Production Services segment provides service rigs for well completion, workover, abandonment, maintenance, and re-entry preparation services; equipment rentals; and camp and catering services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. This segment also operates well completion and workover service rigs. Precision Drilling Corporation was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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