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Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CA74022D4075
CUSIP
74022D100
Sector
Energy
IPO Date
Nov 15, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.28B
Enterprise Value
$2.01B
EPS (TTM)
$0.14
PE Ratio
717.16
PEG Ratio
0.68
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.84B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$968.40M
EBITDA (TTM)
$501.04M
Year Range
$36.20 - $103.80
Target Price
$81.00
ROA (TTM)
0.07%
ROE (TTM)
0.12%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Precision Drilling Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) has returned 36.89% so far this year and 111.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PDS has returned 1.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Precision Drilling Corporation

1D
0.10%
1M
13.18%
YTD
36.89%
6M
74.59%
1Y
111.07%
3Y*
24.15%
5Y*
33.51%
10Y*
1.77%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 1996, PDS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +77.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -74.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PDS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 29, 2020 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 1997 at -48.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.93%9.03%13.18%36.89%
2025-4.55%-14.60%-6.35%-10.51%3.21%9.71%19.22%2.68%-2.54%6.30%3.32%16.12%17.70%
202413.98%-3.86%13.11%4.29%6.24%-5.66%9.26%-5.91%-14.74%-2.60%5.20%-3.32%12.49%
20233.87%-28.47%-9.77%-3.29%-15.40%15.88%36.33%-0.81%1.82%-13.51%-0.43%-6.07%-29.22%
202222.89%34.18%26.53%-2.88%8.26%-17.63%6.48%-9.89%-17.58%45.98%7.93%-3.85%116.48%
202118.25%18.62%-6.57%18.93%23.19%31.71%-20.19%-2.04%23.96%9.53%-27.99%11.17%114.86%

Benchmark Metrics

Precision Drilling Corporation has an annualized alpha of 1.68%, beta of 1.14, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 18, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 158.66% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 130.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.68%
Beta
1.14
0.17
Upside Capture
130.47%
Downside Capture
158.66%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PDS ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


PDS Risk / Return Rank: 9494
Overall Rank
PDS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9595
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PDS Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
PDS Omega Ratio Rank: 9292
Omega Ratio Rank
PDS Calmar Ratio Rank: 9595
Calmar Ratio Rank
PDS Martin Ratio Rank: 9797
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PDSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.78

0.90

+1.88

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.23

1.39

+1.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.21

+0.23

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

5.59

1.40

+4.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

20.39

6.61

+13.78

Explore PDS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Precision Drilling Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$5.60

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%7.11%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Precision Drilling Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Precision Drilling Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Precision Drilling Corporation was 99.16%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Precision Drilling Corporation drawdown is 85.30%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.16%Sep 20, 20053651Mar 23, 2020
-87.74%Oct 13, 1997347Mar 1, 19991497Feb 10, 20051844
-30.33%Feb 5, 199759Apr 30, 199754Jul 17, 1997113
-11.33%Mar 9, 200527Apr 15, 200530May 27, 200557
-7.94%Nov 20, 199619Dec 17, 19965Dec 24, 199624

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Precision Drilling Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Precision Drilling Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PDS, comparing it with other companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry. Currently, PDS has a P/E ratio of 717.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PDS compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry. PDS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PDS relative to other companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry. Currently, PDS has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PDS in comparison with other companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry. Currently, PDS has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items