Birchcliff EnergySTU:39B -2.56%65 Net Margin % is 31.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 520% above its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates STU:39B with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Birchcliff Energy ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birchcliff Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:39B'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.66 Med: 5.01 Max: 48.33
Current: 9.34
STU:39B's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.34% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs STU:39B: 9.34
Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) 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.
Birchcliff Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Birchcliff Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birchcliff 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, Birchcliff 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.
Birchcliff Energy Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Birchcliff Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birchcliff 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.
Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) has a Net Margin % of 31.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Birchcliff Energy and its competitors. This is 520% above median its historical median of 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #290 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Birchcliff Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Birchcliff Energy's current Net Margin % of 31.04% is 520% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Birchcliff Energy's value of 31.04% is 803.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #290 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birchcliff Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birchcliff Energy's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #290 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Birchcliff Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Birchcliff Energy's value of 31.04% is 803.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Birchcliff Energy 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 3.44, 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. Birchcliff Energy's current Net Margin % of 31.04% is 803.6% 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 Birchcliff 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. Birchcliff Energy's current Net Margin % is 31.04%, which is 520% above median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birchcliff Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.85, compared to a current price of €3.88 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 31.04%, which is 520% above median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 803.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Birchcliff Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B), the current Net Margin % is 31.04% 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 Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birchcliff Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.88 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.85.
GuruFocus considers Birchcliff Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:39B:
Net Margin %: 31.04% (520% above median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: €3.85 vs. price of €3.88 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 803.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#290 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:39B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birchcliff Energy Ltd is an intermediate oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, with operations focused on the exploration and development of the Montney Resource Play in Alberta. The company has a 100% working interest in its Pouce Coupe Gas Plant and two oil batteries, as well as various working interests in numerous other gas plants, oil batteries, compressors, facilities and infrastructure. Birchcliff operates the Gordondale Gas Plant owned by Altagas, with 100% of its throughput consisting of Birchcliff's production.
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