The historical rank and industry rank for Riley Exploration Permian's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
REPX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.08 Med: 6.4 Max: 41.03
Current: 15.31
REPX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.18% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs REPX: 15.31
Riley Exploration Permian (AMEX:REPX) 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.
Riley Exploration Permian Net Margin % Related Terms
Riley Exploration Permian Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Riley Exploration Permian's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) has a Net Margin % of -61.85% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Riley Exploration Permian and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #209 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Riley Exploration Permian's Net Margin % too high?
Riley Exploration Permian's current Net Margin % is -61.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #209 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riley Exploration Permian has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riley Exploration Permian's Net Margin % compare to VTS and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #209 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Riley Exploration Permian in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Riley Exploration Permian 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Net Margin % is -61.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riley Exploration Permian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.69, compared to a current price of $32.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -61.85%. Riley Exploration Permian's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX), the current Net Margin % is -61.85% 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.69.
GuruFocus considers Riley Exploration Permian to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REPX:
Net Margin %: -61.85%
GF Value™: $32.69 vs. price of $32.80 (0.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riley Exploration Permian Inc is engaged in the business of exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. The company operations include: The Permian Basin is an oil and natural gas producing area located in West Texas.
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