Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) OCF Margin %: -1,146.15% (As of Jun. 2025)


What is Ascent Resources OCF Margin %?

Ascent Resources LSE:AST -2.35% OCF Margin % is -1,146.15% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Ascent Resources ranks worse than 97.68% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Ascent Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.89 Mil. Ascent Resources's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.08 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Resources's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -1,146.15%.

As of today, Ascent Resources's current OCF Yield % is -39.99%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Resources's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:AST' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -559.4   Med: -208.43   Max: 18.54
Current: -2053.25

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ascent Resources was 18.54%. The lowest was -559.40%. And the median was -208.43%.

LSE:AST's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
97.68% of 906 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93 vs LSE:AST: -2053.25

Ascent Resources OCF Margin % Related Terms

Ascent Resources OCF Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Ascent Resources'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.

Ascent Resources OCF Margin % Chart

Ascent Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -208.43 -95.82 0.00

Ascent Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -36.18 -1,655.77 -75,600.00 68,700.00 -1,146.15

LSE:AST vs COP, EOG, OXY: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Ascent Resources'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.

Ascent Resources OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ascent Resources's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Resources's OCF Margin % falls into.


Ascent Resources OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ascent Resources's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1.443/0
= %

Ascent Resources's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-0.894/0.078
=-1,146.15 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -1,146.15% mean?
Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a OCF Margin % of -1,146.15% as of Jun. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ascent Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #885 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Ascent Resources' OCF Margin % too high?
Ascent Resources' current OCF Margin % is -1,146.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #885 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ascent Resources' OCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #885 out of 906 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ascent Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. 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 906 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. 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 Ascent Resources 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. Ascent Resources's current OCF Margin % is -1,146.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Resources stock overvalued right now?
Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a current OCF Margin % of -1,146.15%. The current OCF Margin % is -1,146.15%. 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 Ascent Resources (LSE:AST), the current OCF Margin % is -1,146.15% as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Ascent Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges A2N:Germany
Address 5 New Street Square, London, GBR, EC4A 3TW
Ascent Resources PLC is engaged in exploring, developing, and producing oil and gas reserves. It contributes responsibly towards meeting the USA energy needs through the safe and efficient production of hydrocarbons with a preference for natural gas as the transitional fuel of choice. Its segments include Slovenia engaged in exploration, development and production; USA which has American Helium Oil and gas leases; and UK which has its head office.