CF EnergyTSXV:CFY Operating Margin % is 10.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 13.19. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, CF Energy ranks worse than 60.72% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. CF Energy's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.46 Mil. CF Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$22.62 Mil. Therefore, CF Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.89%.
Warning Sign:
CF Energy Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CF Energy's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:CFY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.3 Med: 13.19 Max: 20.31
Current: 10.96
TSXV:CFY's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.72% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs TSXV:CFY: 10.96
CF Energy's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
CF Energy's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.46 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$8.99 Mil.
Warning Sign:
CF Energy Corp has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
CF Energy (TSXV:CFY) 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.
CF Energy Operating Margin % Related Terms
CF Energy Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CF 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.
TSXV:CFY vs ATO, NI, UGI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, CF 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.
CF Energy Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CF Energy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CF 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.
CF 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.
CF Energy (TSXV:CFY) has a Operating Margin % of 10.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CF Energy and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.19. Over the past decade, CF Energy's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.30 to 20.31. According to the industry distribution chart, CF Energy ranks #303 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is CF Energy's Operating Margin % too high?
CF Energy's current Operating Margin % of 10.89% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.30 to a high of 20.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. CF Energy's value of 10.89% is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CF Energy ranks #303 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does CF Energy's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CF Energy ranks #303 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CF Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. CF Energy's value of 10.89% is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CF Energy's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.30 to 20.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.19 vs. the industry median of 14.97, CF Energy has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. CF Energy's current Operating Margin % of 10.89% is 27.3% below 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 CF Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CF Energy's current Operating Margin % is 10.89%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CF Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CF Energy (TSXV:CFY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.18, compared to a current price of C$0.10 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.89%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.19 and 27.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. 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 CF Energy (TSXV:CFY), the current Operating Margin % is 10.89% 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.
CF Energy Corp is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the distribution of natural gas and sustainable energy utilization for industrial, commercial, and residential users, as well as the electric vehicle battery swap business in China (PRC). The company has three reportable operating segments: the Gas distribution utility segment includes gas sales, pipeline installation, and connection services; the Integrated smart energy segment uses multiple clean energy sources to supply cooling, heating, as well as hot water, and supplies heat and power through its pipeline networks; and the Smart mobility segment operates an electric vehicle battery swap business. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Gas distribution utility segment.
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