Whitecap ResourcesWCPRF +1.42%73 Net Margin % is 1.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 18.65. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Whitecap Resources ranks better than 73.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitecap Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WCPRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -197.98 Med: 18.65 Max: 65.95
Current: 12.1
WCPRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.47% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs WCPRF: 12.10
Whitecap Resources (OTCPK:WCPRF) 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.
Whitecap Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Whitecap Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitecap 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, Whitecap 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.
Whitecap Resources Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Whitecap Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap 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.
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Net Margin % of 1.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 18.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #243 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Whitecap Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Whitecap Resources' current Net Margin % of 1.07% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 18.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Whitecap Resources' value of 1.07% is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #243 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #243 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Whitecap Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Whitecap Resources' value of 1.07% is 68.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.65 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Whitecap 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. Whitecap Resources's current Net Margin % of 1.07% is 68.9% 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 Whitecap 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. Whitecap Resources's current Net Margin % is 1.07%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 18.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.64, compared to a current price of $10.68 — trading 60.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.07%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 18.65 and 68.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Net Margin % is 1.07% 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.68 is trading 60.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.64.
GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCPRF:
Net Margin %: 1.07% (94% below median its 10-year median of 18.65)
GF Value™: $6.64 vs. price of $10.68 (60.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#243 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
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