BPZ Resources (FRA:NA4) FCF Margin %: -301.59% (As of Mar. 2015)

What is BPZ Resources FCF Margin %?

BPZ Resources FRA:NA4 FCF Margin % is -301.59% as of Mar. 2015. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. BPZ Resources's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was €-31.54 Mil. BPZ Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was €10.46 Mil. Therefore, BPZ Resources's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was -301.59%.

As of today, BPZ Resources's current FCF Yield % is -35,805.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for BPZ Resources's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NA4's FCF Margin % is not ranked ^*
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.285
* Ranked among companies with meaningful FCF Margin % only.

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BPZ Resources FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BPZ Resources'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.

BPZ Resources FCF Margin % Chart

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-147.73

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BPZ Resources Quarterly Data
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FCF Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-51.93	85.45	54.96	-105.12	-301.59

BPZ Resources FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, BPZ Resources's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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BPZ Resources FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BPZ Resources's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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BPZ Resources FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

BPZ Resources's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2014 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
	=	1.429	/	68.04
	=	2.10 %

BPZ Resources's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2015 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2015 )
	=	-31.543	/	10.459
	=	-301.59 %

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →

What does a FCF Margin % of -301.59% mean?

BPZ Resources (FRA:NA4) has a FCF Margin % of -301.59% as of Mar. 2015. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on BPZ Resources and its competitors.

Is BPZ Resources' FCF Margin % too high?

BPZ Resources' current FCF Margin % is -301.59%.

How does BPZ Resources' FCF Margin % compare to competitors?

BPZ Resources' FCF Margin % of -301.59% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. 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 3.29, based on 906 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. 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 BPZ Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BPZ Resources's current FCF Margin % is -301.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is BPZ Resources stock overvalued right now?

BPZ Resources (FRA:NA4) has a current FCF Margin % of -301.59%. The current FCF Margin % is -301.59%. 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 BPZ Resources (FRA:NA4), the current FCF Margin % is -301.59% as of Mar. 2015. 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.

BPZ Resources Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Website http://www.bpzenergy.com

BPZ Resources Inc is a Texas corporation, incorporated in 1993. The Company is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in Peru and Ecuador. The Company is in the process of developing its Peruvian oil and gas reserves. It has completed the installation of the new CX-15 platform in the Corvina field to continue the development of the field and continued its drilling campaign there with completion of the CX-15-1D well. The customer of the Company is Peruvian national oil company, Petroleos del Peru - PETROPERU S.A.