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PrimeEnergy ResourcesPNRG +1.63%82 Net Margin % is 10.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 13.52. GuruFocus rates PNRG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks better than 73.64% on this metric.
PrimeEnergy Resources (NAS:PNRG) 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.
PrimeEnergy Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
PrimeEnergy Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PrimeEnergy 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PrimeEnergy 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.
PrimeEnergy Resources Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PrimeEnergy Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PrimeEnergy Resources'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.
PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) has a Net Margin % of 10.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 13.52. According to the industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #242 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources' Net Margin % too high?
PrimeEnergy Resources' current Net Margin % of 10.50% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 10.50% is 199.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #242 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PrimeEnergy Resources has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PrimeEnergy Resources' Net Margin % compare to UNTC and REI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #242 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This puts PrimeEnergy Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 10.50% is 199.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.52 vs. the industry median of 3.51, PrimeEnergy Resources 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.51, based on 918 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. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Net Margin % of 10.50% is 199.6% 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 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 PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Net Margin % is 10.50%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 13.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.37, compared to a current price of $183.98 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.50%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.52 and 199.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.51. PrimeEnergy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), the current Net Margin % is 10.50% 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $183.98 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.37.
GuruFocus considers PrimeEnergy Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PNRG:
Net Margin %: 10.50% (22% below median its 10-year median of 13.52)
GF Value™: $158.37 vs. price of $183.98 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 199.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#242 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PNRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company that is engaged in acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas. It owns producing and non-producing properties located in Texas and Oklahoma. The company's business activities include development and exploratory drilling and providing well servicing support operations for many of the onshore oil and gas wells through its subsidiaries. It is also active in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners.
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