Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) Net Margin %: -1,642.31% (As of Jun. 2025)

What is Ascent Resources Net Margin %?

Ascent Resources LSE:AST -2.35% Net Margin % is -1,642.31% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Ascent Resources ranks worse than 97.27% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ascent Resources's Net Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £-1.28 Mil. Ascent Resources's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.08 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Resources's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -1,642.31%.

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

LSE:AST' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7210.15 Med: -241.52 Max: -60.27
Current: -3807.79

LSE:AST's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
97.27% of 916 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435 vs LSE:AST: -3807.79

Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) 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.

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Ascent Resources Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascent Resources'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.

Ascent Resources Net Margin % Chart

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Net Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															10.44	-1,909.62	-107,500.00	165,100.00	-1,642.31

LSE:AST vs COP, EOG, OXY: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Ascent Resources'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.

Ascent Resources Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Resources's Net Margin % falls into.

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Ascent Resources Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ascent Resources's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net Margin	=	Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	-2.726	/	0
	=	%

Ascent Resources's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin	=	Net Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )	/	Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
	=	-1.281	/	0.078
	=	-1,642.31 %

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →

What does a Net Margin % of -1,642.31% mean?

Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a Net Margin % of -1,642.31% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ascent Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #891 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.

Is Ascent Resources' Net Margin % too high?

Ascent Resources' current Net Margin % is -1,642.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #891 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.

How does Ascent Resources' Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #891 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ascent Resources 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 Ascent Resources 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. Ascent Resources's current Net Margin % is -1,642.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ascent Resources stock overvalued right now?

Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a current Net Margin % of -1,642.31%. The current Net Margin % is -1,642.31%. 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 Ascent Resources (LSE:AST), the current Net Margin % is -1,642.31% as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Ascent Resources Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies LSE:SOU LSE:BCE LSE:CORO LSE:UKOG LSE:WCAT LSE:EME LSE:WTE LSE:UJO LSE:BUCE LSE:SNDA HKSE:00883 COP TSX:CNQ EOG OXY FANG DVN ASX:WDS EQT TPL

Other Exchanges A2N:Germany

Address 5 New Street Square, London, GBR, EC4A 3TW

Website https://www.ascentresources.co.uk

Ascent Resources PLC is engaged in exploring, developing, and producing oil and gas reserves. It contributes responsibly towards meeting the USA energy needs through the safe and efficient production of hydrocarbons with a preference for natural gas as the transitional fuel of choice. Its segments include Slovenia engaged in exploration, development and production; USA which has American Helium Oil and gas leases; and UK which has its head office.