Cardinal EnergyTSX:CJ +1.98%59 OCF Margin % is 27.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 30.88. 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 906 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks better than 72.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CJ'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.22 Med: 30.88 Max: 45.46
Current: 33.9
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cardinal Energy was 45.46%. The lowest was 19.22%. And the median was 30.88%.
TSX:CJ's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.85% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93
vs TSX:CJ: 33.90
Cardinal Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
Cardinal Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal 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.
Cardinal Energy OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal 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.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a OCF Margin % of 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 30.88. Over the past decade, Cardinal Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 19.22 to 45.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #246 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Cardinal Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Cardinal Energy's current OCF Margin % of 27.21% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 30.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.22 to a high of 45.46. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Cardinal Energy's value of 27.21% is 95.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #246 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 OCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #246 out of 906 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cardinal Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Cardinal Energy's value of 27.21% is 95.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 19.22 to 45.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.88 vs. the industry median of 13.93, 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 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. Cardinal Energy's current OCF Margin % of 27.21% is 95.3% 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 Cardinal 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. Cardinal Energy's current OCF Margin % is 27.21%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 30.88. 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 OCF Margin % is 27.21%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 30.88 and 95.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.93. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current OCF Margin % is 27.21% 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:
OCF Margin %: 27.21% (12% below median its 10-year median of 30.88)
GF Value™: C$6.54 vs. price of C$10.80 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 906)
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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