Expand EnergyEXEEZ 56 Operating Margin % is 36.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1625% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates EXEEZ with a GF Score™ of 56/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Expand Energy ranks better than 86.14% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Expand Energy's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,601.00 Mil. Expand Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,398.00 Mil. Therefore, Expand Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Expand Energy's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EXEEZ'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.53 Med: 2.11 Max: 32.57
Current: 31.91
EXEEZ's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.14% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.86
vs EXEEZ: 31.91
Expand Energy's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Expand Energy's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,601.00 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,592.00 Mil.
Expand Energy (NAS:EXEEZ) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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Expand Energy Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Expand Energy's Operating 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.
EXEEZ vs TPL, PR, OVV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Expand Energy's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Expand Energy Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Expand Energy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Expand Energy's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Expand Energy's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Expand Energy (EXEEZ) has a Operating Margin % of 36.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Expand Energy and its competitors. This is 1625% above median its historical median of 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Expand Energy's Operating Margin % too high?
Expand Energy's current Operating Margin % of 36.40% is 1625% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Expand Energy's value of 36.40% is 430.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Expand Energy has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expand Energy's Operating Margin % compare to TPL and PR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Expand Energy in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Expand Energy's value of 36.40% is 430.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Expand 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Expand Energy's current Operating Margin % of 36.40% is 430.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Expand Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Expand Energy's current Operating Margin % is 36.40%, which is 1625% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expand Energy stock overvalued right now?
Expand Energy (EXEEZ) has a current Operating Margin % of 36.40%. The current Operating Margin % is 36.40%, which is 1625% above median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 430.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Expand Energy's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Expand Energy (EXEEZ), the current Operating Margin % is 36.40% 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.
Expand Energy is a North American natural gas producer in the Haynesville and Appalachian basins, formed by the combination of Chesapeake and Southwestern. Its largest operation by volume is the Haynesville basin in Louisiana, which is heavily exposed to nearby LNG production. Appalachia benefits from its proximity to population centers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
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