Vital EnergyFRA:4WZ 52 Net Margin % is -7.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4WZ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Vital Energy ranks worse than 87.01% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Vital Energy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.19 Mil. Vital Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.52 Mil. Therefore, Vital Energy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4WZ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -153.11 Med: -23.47 Max: 59.37
Current: -65.82
FRA:4WZ's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 87.01% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs FRA:4WZ: -65.82
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Vital Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Vital Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's Net 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, Vital Energy's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Vital Energy Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vital Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Energy's Net 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.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) has a Net Margin % of -7.54% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #797 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Vital Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Vital Energy's current Net Margin % is -7.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #797 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vital Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Energy's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #797 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Vital Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Energy's current Net Margin % is -7.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -7.54%. Vital Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ), the current Net Margin % is -7.54% 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 Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09.
GuruFocus considers Vital Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4WZ:
Net Margin %: -7.54%
GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.06 (32.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4WZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital Energy Inc is a public junior oil and gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on conventional crude oil exploration, development, and production in Western Canada. The company produces oil from the Gull Lake, Pennant, and Baxter Lake areas. It generates all of its revenue from oil and gas sales.
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