Vital EnergyFRA:4WZ 52 OCF Margin % is 25.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 35.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:4WZ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Oil & Gas companies, Vital Energy ranks better than 65.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4WZ'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.84 Med: 35.31 Max: 59.23
Current: 26.16
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Vital Energy was 59.23%. The lowest was -17.84%. And the median was 35.31%.
FRA:4WZ's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 65.27% of 910
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93
vs FRA:4WZ: 26.16
Vital Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
Vital Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's OCF 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.
FRA:4WZ vs COP, EOG, FANG: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vital Energy's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Vital Energy OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vital Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Energy's OCF 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.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) has a OCF Margin % of 25.31% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 35.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #316 out of 910 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Vital Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Vital Energy's current OCF Margin % of 25.31% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 35.31. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Vital Energy's value of 25.31% is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #316 out of 910 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vital Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Energy's OCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #316 out of 910 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Vital Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Vital Energy's value of 25.31% is 81.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.31 vs. the industry median of 13.93, Vital 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 OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.93, based on 910 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Energy's current OCF Margin % of 25.31% is 81.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Energy's current OCF Margin % is 25.31%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 35.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.10, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 25.31%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 35.31 and 81.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.93. Vital Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ), the current OCF Margin % is 25.31% 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 Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.10.
GuruFocus considers Vital Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4WZ:
OCF Margin %: 25.31% (28% below median its 10-year median of 35.31)
GF Value™: €0.10 vs. price of €0.06 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#316 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4WZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital Energy Inc is a public junior oil and gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on conventional crude oil exploration, development, and production in Western Canada. The company produces oil from the Gull Lake, Pennant, and Baxter Lake areas. It generates all of its revenue from oil and gas sales.
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