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Cardinal EnergyCRLFF +0.98%58 FCF Margin % is 4.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 14.56. GuruFocus rates CRLFF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks better than 76.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CRLFF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.78 Med: 14.56 Max: 29.2
Current: 14.42
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cardinal Energy was 29.20%. The lowest was -91.78%. And the median was 14.56%.
CRLFF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 76.02% of 909
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs CRLFF: 14.42
Cardinal Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cardinal Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cardinal Energy FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) has a FCF Margin % of 4.20% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #218 out of 909 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Cardinal Energy's current FCF Margin % of 4.20% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.56. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.41. Cardinal Energy's value of 4.20% is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #218 out of 909 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's FCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #218 out of 909 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cardinal Energy in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.41. Cardinal Energy's value of 4.20% is 23.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.56 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Cardinal Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.41, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cardinal Energy's current FCF Margin % of 4.20% is 23.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current FCF Margin % is 4.20%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 14.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.69, compared to a current price of $7.69 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.20%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.56 and 23.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.41. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardinal Energy (CRLFF), the current FCF Margin % is 4.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.69 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.69.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRLFF:
FCF Margin %: 4.20% (71% below median its 10-year median of 14.56)
GF Value™: $4.69 vs. price of $7.69 (64% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#218 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRLFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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