Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 779.1x vs 5Y avg 44.2x · 100th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 1996–2025
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 30, 2026, Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 779.1x, with a stock price of $76.84 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-1.18.
The current P/E is 1663% above its 5-year average of 44.2x. Over the past five years, PDS's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.9x to a high of 402.4x, placing the current valuation at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 15.9x, PDS trades at a 4809% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 172 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.5x to 166.7x.
Relative to the broader market, PDS commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our PDS DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
PDS Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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PDS P/E vs Peers
Land Drilling and Completion Services peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1B | 4.9Lowest | -Best | +177%Best | |
| $2B | 98.2 | -Best | -33% | |
| $69B | 19.7 | -Best | -24% | |
| $28B | 22.7 | -Best | -47% | |
| $56B | 21.7 | -Best | -13% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
PDS Historical P/E Data (1996–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $56.36 | $3.85 | 14.6x | -69% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $47.24 | $6.64 | 7.1x | -85% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $46.62 | $7.01 | 6.7x | -86% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $61.07 | $7.34 | 8.3x | -82% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $61.65 | $16.09 | 3.8x | -92% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $70.34 | $15.23 | 4.6x | -90% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $67.29 | $15.42 | 4.4x | -91% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $54.29 | $18.46 | 2.9x | -94% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $67.12 | $8.91 | 7.5x | -84% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $48.75 | $9.50 | 5.1x | -89% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $51.42 | $6.06 | 8.5x | -82% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $28.00 | $0.34 | 81.2x | +74% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $121.20 | $2.32 | 52.2x | +12% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $215.80 | $14.91 | 14.5x | -69% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $283.20 | $13.31 | 21.3x | -54% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $239.40 | $13.83 | 17.3x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $187.40 | $13.43 | 14.0x | -70% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $198.40 | $0.49 | 402.4x | +762% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $171.00 | $1.29 | 132.3x | +183% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $184.60 | $2.46 | 75.0x | +61% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $165.60 | $3.66 | 45.2x | -3% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $156.80 | $13.80 | 11.4x | -76% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $136.40 | $16.80 | 8.1x | -83% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $200.60 | $16.80 | 11.9x | -74% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $205.20 | $13.60 | 15.1x | -68% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $165.80 | $12.00 | 13.8x | -70% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $287.20 | $10.20 | 28.2x | -40% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $270.80 | $4.17 | 64.9x | +39% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $193.80 | $3.57 | 54.3x | +16% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $137.00 | $1.36 | 100.7x | +116% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jun 30 2010 | $132.80 | $2.36 | 56.3x | +21% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Mar 31 2010 | $153.40 | $11.59 | 13.2x | -72% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $145.00 | $13.19 | 11.0x | -76% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Sep 30 2009 | $132.60 | $25.20 | 5.3x | -89% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $97.60 | $27.90 | 3.5x | -93% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $53.60 | $25.53 | 2.1x | -96% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $167.80 | $29.87 | 5.6x | -88% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $324.90 | $28.03 | 11.6x | -75% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $534.12 | $27.13 | 19.7x | -58% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 31 2008 | $454.90 | $27.51 | 16.5x | -65% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $297.45 | $32.36 | 9.2x | -80% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 30 2007 | $375.49 | $35.92 | 10.5x | -78% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 30 2007 | $479.41 | $42.18 | 11.4x | -76% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $448.04 | $48.03 | 9.3x | -80% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $454.12 | $54.21 | 8.4x | -82% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $604.31 | $50.11 | 12.1x | -74% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $650.98 | $164.79 | 4.0x | -92% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $634.12 | $158.96 | 4.0x | -91% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $647.06 | $142.11 | 4.6x | -90% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $574.88 | $138.47 | 4.2x | -91% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $461.30 | $12.79 | 36.1x | -23% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $872.37 | $11.17 | 78.1x | +67% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $733.79 | $12.24 | 60.0x | +28% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $671.86 | $11.99 | 56.0x | +20% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jun 30 2004 | $560.97 | $11.81 | 47.5x | +2% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Mar 31 2004 | $544.26 | $11.46 | 47.5x | +2% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $510.38 | $10.65 | 47.9x | +3% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $440.04 | $7.19 | 61.2x | +31% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jun 30 2003 | $441.21 | $5.95 | 74.2x | +59% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mar 31 2003 | $389.91 | $5.66 | 68.9x | +48% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $380.21 | $4.85 | 78.4x | +68% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Sep 30 2002 | $351.70 | $4.91 | 71.6x | +53% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Jun 30 2002 | $405.92 | $6.60 | 61.5x | +32% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Mar 31 2002 | $373.44 | $8.00 | 46.7x | -0% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Dec 31 2001 | $301.69 | $9.21 | 32.8x | -30% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Sep 30 2001 | $246.78 | $12.13 | 20.3x | -56% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jun 30 2001 | $365.02 | $10.79 | 33.8x | -28% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Mar 31 2001 | $416.79 | $9.63 | 43.3x | -7% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Dec 31 2000 | $438.90 | $7.46 | 58.8x | +26% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Sep 30 2000 | $416.26 | $4.76 | 87.4x | +87% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jun 30 2000 | $451.31 | $3.63 | 124.3x | +166% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Mar 31 2000 | $389.97 | $3.69 | 105.7x | +126% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Oct 31 1999 | $270.93 | $2.07 | 130.9x | +180% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jul 31 1999 | $267.28 | $1.96 | 136.4x | +192% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Apr 30 1999 | $201.56 | $3.55 | 56.8x | +22% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Jan 31 1999 | $128.53 | $4.97 | 25.9x | -45% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Oct 31 1998 | $157.01 | $6.24 | 25.2x | -46% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Jul 31 1998 | $176.73 | $7.63 | 23.2x | -50% |
| FY1998 Q1 | - | $278.97 | $7.48 | 37.3x | -20% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Jan 31 1998 | $198.64 | $6.25 | 31.8x | -32% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Oct 31 1997 | $360.76 | $4.51 | 80.0x | +71% |
| FY1997 Q2 | - | $312.56 | $2.97 | 105.2x | +125% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Apr 30 1997 | $203.02 | $2.03 | 100.0x | +114% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Jan 31 1997 | $265.82 | $1.70 | 156.4x | +235% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $254.14 | $1.80 | 141.2x | +202% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jul 31 1996 | $172.35 | $1.60 | 107.7x | +131% |
| FY1996 Q1 | - | $148.98 | $1.46 | 102.0x | +119% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 46.7x
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PDS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PDS stock.
What is PDS's P/E ratio?
Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 779.1x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-1.18. The 5-year average P/E is 44.2x and the historical range spans 2.9x to 402.4x.
Is PDS stock overvalued or undervalued?
PDS trades at 779.1x P/E, above its 5-year average of 44.2x. The 100th percentile ranking within the 2.9x–402.4x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is PDS stock expensive?
Yes, PDS is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 779.1x is above the 5-year average of 44.2x and also above the Energy sector median of 15.9x. The stock sits at the 100th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is PDS's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, PDS's P/E ratio has ranged from 2.9x to 402.4x, with a median of 14.0x and an average of 44.2x. The current P/E of 779.1x places the stock at the 100th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1996–2025.
How does PDS's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
PDS trades at 779.1x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.1x. The 3004% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does PDS's valuation compare to Energy peers?
Precision Drilling Corporation P/E of 779.1x compares to the Energy sector median of 15.9x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is PDS's PEG ratio?
PDS PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 779.1x and EPS growth of -98.2%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is PDS's earnings yield?
PDS earnings yield is 0.13%, the inverse of its 779.1x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.