Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 72/100 (Grade: B+).
PTEN — Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. Halal?
DoubtfulPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
$11.73
+1.73%
About Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides onshore contract drilling services to oil and natural gas operators in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Contract Drilling Services, Pressure Pumping Services, and Directional Drilling Services. The Contract Drilling Services segment markets its contract drilling services primarily in west Texas, Appalachia, Rockies, Oklahoma, South Texas, East Texas, and Colombia. As of December 31, 2021, this segment had a drilling fleet of 192 marketable land-based drilling rigs. The Pressure Pumping Services segment offers pressure pumping services that consist of well stimulation for the completion of new wells and remedial work on existing wells, as well as hydraulic fracturing, cementing, and acid pumping services in Texas and the Appalachian region. The Directional Drilling Services segment provides a suite of directional drilling services, including directional drilling and measurement-while-drilling services; supply and rental of downhole performance motors; and software and services that enhances the accuracy of directional and horizontal wellbores, wellbore quality, and on-bottom rate of penetration. It also services equipment to drilling contractors, as well as provides electrical controls and automation to the energy, marine, and mining industries in North America and other markets; and owns and invests in oil and natural gas assets as a non-operating working interest owner located principally in Texas and New Mexico. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Debt is 27.6% of market cap — only 2.4 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
Shariah Compliance Status
Based on AAOIFI screening standards
Good
Good compliance with minor concerns
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
Compliance History
Doubtful — unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Financial Overview
Market Cap
4.5B
Price
$11.73
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Drilling
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Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.