Riley Exploration PermianREPX +0.34%86 Operating Margin % is 38.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 20.07. GuruFocus rates REPX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Riley Exploration Permian ranks better than 87.66% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Riley Exploration Permian Operating Margin % Related Terms
Riley Exploration Permian Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
REPX vs VTS, GFR, TXO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Riley Exploration Permian's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) has a Operating Margin % of 38.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Riley Exploration Permian and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 20.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #113 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Riley Exploration Permian's Operating Margin % too high?
Riley Exploration Permian's current Operating Margin % of 38.35% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 20.07. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 38.35% is 459% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #113 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riley Exploration Permian has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riley Exploration Permian's Operating Margin % compare to VTS and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #113 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Riley Exploration Permian in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 38.35% is 459% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.07 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Riley Exploration Permian 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Operating Margin % of 38.35% is 459% 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 Riley Exploration Permian 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Operating Margin % is 38.35%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 20.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riley Exploration Permian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.69, compared to a current price of $32.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.35%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 20.07 and 459% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Riley Exploration Permian's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX), the current Operating Margin % is 38.35% 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.69.
GuruFocus considers Riley Exploration Permian to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REPX:
Operating Margin %: 38.35% (91% above median its 10-year median of 20.07)
GF Value™: $32.69 vs. price of $32.80 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 459% above the Oil & Gas median (#113 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riley Exploration Permian Inc is engaged in the business of exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. The company operations include: The Permian Basin is an oil and natural gas producing area located in West Texas.
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