Cardinal EnergyTSX:CJ +1.98%59 Net Margin % is 6.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 9.83. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks worse than 58.3% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cardinal Energy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$10.7 Mil. Cardinal Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$167.7 Mil. Therefore, Cardinal Energy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -160.37 Med: 9.83 Max: 63.38
Current: 1.83
TSX:CJ's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.3% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs TSX:CJ: 1.83
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) 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.
Cardinal Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Cardinal Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal 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, Cardinal 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.
Cardinal Energy Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal 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.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a Net Margin % of 6.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #534 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Cardinal Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Cardinal Energy's current Net Margin % of 6.41% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 9.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Cardinal Energy's value of 6.41% is 86.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #534 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #534 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cardinal Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Cardinal Energy's value of 6.41% is 86.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.83 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Cardinal 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. Cardinal Energy's current Net Margin % of 6.41% is 86.6% 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 Cardinal 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. Cardinal Energy's current Net Margin % is 6.41%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 9.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.54, compared to a current price of C$10.80 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.41%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 9.83 and 86.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current Net Margin % is 6.41% 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$10.80 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.54.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:
Net Margin %: 6.41% (35% below median its 10-year median of 9.83)
GF Value™: C$6.54 vs. price of C$10.80 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#534 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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