What Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. at its current price of $9.84. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $8.72 (-11.3% average return), with 8 models flagging overvaluation risk. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $35.29 (+258.7%), versus Regime Cross at $0.27 (-97.3%). This +355.9% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About PTEN?
13 of 13 models are currently active for PTEN. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates PTEN's intrinsic value at $1.74, implying -82.3% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does PTEN Rank in Drilling Oil & Gas Wells?
Among 12 Drilling Oil & Gas Wells stocks, PTEN ranks #10 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.5 reflects mixed fundamentals.
Within the Drilling Oil & Gas Wells space, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. competes in an environment where reserve replacement ratio often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.
Is PTEN a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns PTEN a score of 23/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is rated at 4.5/10. This moderate-tier score shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +355.9% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every PTEN valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across PTEN's 13 active models, average confidence is 41%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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