Parex ResourcesSTU:QPX -1.20%77 Net Margin % is 1.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 27.88. GuruFocus rates STU:QPX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Parex Resources ranks better than 79.91% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Parex Resources's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.0 Mil. Parex Resources's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €236.3 Mil. Therefore, Parex Resources's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parex Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QPX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.43 Med: 27.88 Max: 41.72
Current: 17.56
STU:QPX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.91% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs STU:QPX: 17.56
Parex Resources (STU:QPX) 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.
Parex Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Parex Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parex 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, Parex 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.
Parex Resources Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Parex Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parex 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.
Parex Resources (STU:QPX) has a Net Margin % of 1.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Parex Resources and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 27.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #184 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Parex Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Parex Resources' current Net Margin % of 1.68% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 27.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Parex Resources' value of 1.68% is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #184 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parex Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parex Resources' Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #184 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Parex Resources in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Parex Resources' value of 1.68% is 51.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.88 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Parex Resources has consistently been below 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. Parex Resources's current Net Margin % of 1.68% is 51.1% below 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 Parex 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. Parex Resources's current Net Margin % is 1.68%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 27.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parex Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources (STU:QPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.61, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.68%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 27.88 and 51.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Parex Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX), the current Net Margin % is 1.68% 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.61.
GuruFocus considers Parex Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:QPX:
Net Margin %: 1.68% (94% below median its 10-year median of 27.88)
GF Value™: €13.61 vs. price of €13.60 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#184 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:QPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parex Resources Inc engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is focused on development in two main basins: Llanos and Magdalena. The majority of the company's properties are focused in Colombia, where it pays a royalty or tax to the government for its operations. The company's operating segments are Columbia, its key revenue-generating segment, and Canada.
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