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PD$124.1060

Precision Drilling Corp(Calgary)

Oil & Gas DrillingVerified

Precision Drilling Corp has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.62, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.01, suggesting that the market value is closely aligned with the book value of the company's equity. The company's free cash flow is relatively modest at 57.5 million CAD, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities without external financing. The company's profitability is reflected in its return on equity of 0.12% and return on assets of 0.07%, both of which are below the industry median for the Energy Equipment & Services sector. The operating income of 104.63 million CAD and a gross profit of 604.06 million CAD indicate that the company is generating a positive margin, but the net income of 1.84 million CAD is relatively low, suggesting that the company is facing significant operating expenses or other costs that are eroding profitability. Precision Drilling Corp's revenue is primarily concentrated in North America, with a significant portion of its operations in Canada. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may pose a risk in the event of regional economic downturns or geopolitical instability. The company's revenue concentration in a single geographic region may also limit its ability to diversify its risk profile. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 872.51, which is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating that the market is valuing the company's earnings at a premium. The company's capital expenditure of -263.498 million CAD suggests that it is not investing heavily in new projects or equipment, which may limit its ability to grow in the long term. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 indicates a moderate level of leverage, which may provide some financial flexibility but also exposes the company to interest rate risk. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue a significant number of new shares in the near term. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a total equity of 1.584 billion CAD and a total debt of 744.238 million CAD. The company's liquidity position is supported by a total asset base of 2.727 billion CAD, which provides a buffer against short-term financial obligations. Recent events and filings indicate that the company is maintaining a conservative approach to capital allocation, with a focus on preserving liquidity and managing debt levels. The company's recent financial performance has been mixed, with a net income of 1.84 million CAD, which is a significant decline from previous periods. The company's management has emphasized the importance of cost control and operational efficiency in improving profitability. The company's recent capital expenditure has been negative, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects or equipment, which may be a strategic decision to preserve cash in a challenging market environment.

30-day price · PD+6.13 (+4.8%)
Low$112.17High$140.36Close$133.94As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyPrecision Drilling Corp(Calgary)
TickerPD.TO
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Drilling
AI analysis

Business. Precision Drilling Corp provides oil and gas drilling services, primarily generating revenue through contract drilling operations in North America and international markets.

Classification. Precision Drilling Corp is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Drilling" within the business sector "Energy - Fossil Fuels," with a confidence level of 0.92.

Precision Drilling Corp has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.62, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.01, suggesting that the market value is closely aligned with the book value of the company's equity. The company's free cash flow is relatively modest at 57.5 million CAD, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities without external financing. The company's profitability is reflected in its return on equity of 0.12% and return on assets of 0.07%, both of which are below the industry median for the Energy Equipment & Services sector. The operating income of 104.63 million CAD and a gross profit of 604.06 million CAD indicate that the company is generating a positive margin, but the net income of 1.84 million CAD is relatively low, suggesting that the company is facing significant operating expenses or other costs that are eroding profitability. Precision Drilling Corp's revenue is primarily concentrated in North America, with a significant portion of its operations in Canada. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may pose a risk in the event of regional economic downturns or geopolitical instability. The company's revenue concentration in a single geographic region may also limit its ability to diversify its risk profile. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 872.51, which is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating that the market is valuing the company's earnings at a premium. The company's capital expenditure of -263.498 million CAD suggests that it is not investing heavily in new projects or equipment, which may limit its ability to grow in the long term. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 indicates a moderate level of leverage, which may provide some financial flexibility but also exposes the company to interest rate risk. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue a significant number of new shares in the near term. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a total equity of 1.584 billion CAD and a total debt of 744.238 million CAD. The company's liquidity position is supported by a total asset base of 2.727 billion CAD, which provides a buffer against short-term financial obligations. Recent events and filings indicate that the company is maintaining a conservative approach to capital allocation, with a focus on preserving liquidity and managing debt levels. The company's recent financial performance has been mixed, with a net income of 1.84 million CAD, which is a significant decline from previous periods. The company's management has emphasized the importance of cost control and operational efficiency in improving profitability. The company's recent capital expenditure has been negative, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects or equipment, which may be a strategic decision to preserve cash in a challenging market environment.
Key takeaways
  • Precision Drilling Corp has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.62, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
  • The company's profitability is reflected in its return on equity of 0.12% and return on assets of 0.07%, both of which are below the industry median for the Energy Equipment & Services sector.
  • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in North America, with a significant portion of its operations in Canada.
  • The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 872.51, which is significantly higher than the industry median.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Recent events and filings indicate that the company is maintaining a conservative approach to capital allocation, with a focus on preserving liquidity and managing debt levels.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$1.84B
Gross profit$604.1M
Operating income$104.6M
Net income$1.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$412.9M
CapEx-$263.5M
Free cash flow$57.5M
Total assets$2.73B
Total liabilities$1.14B
Total equity$1.58B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$744.2M
Valuation
Market price$124.10
Market cap$1.61B
Enterprise value$2.35B
P/E872.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.3
EV/Op income22.5
EV/OCF5.7
P/B1.0
P/Tangible book1.0
Tangible book$1.58B
Net cash-$744.2M
Current ratio1.6
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA0.1%
ROE0.1%
Cash conversion224.2%
CapEx/Revenue-14.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil Related Services and Equipment · cohort 45 companies
MetricPDActivity
Op margin5.7%8.7% medp25 0.8% · p75 21.6%below median
Net margin0.1%5.7% medp25 0.2% · p75 13.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin32.8%29.8% medp25 19.1% · p75 41.6%above median
CapEx / revenue-14.3%-10.1% medp25 -24.1% · p75 -3.9%below median
Debt / equity47.0%69.5% medp25 26.4% · p75 96.4%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target150.91 CAD
Median price target150.00 CAD
High price target175.00 CAD
Low price target120.00 CAD
Mean recommendation2.22 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count7.00
Hold count2.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate7.09 CAD
Last actual EPS0.14 CAD
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