Crescent Energy Co (FRA:A83) Pretax Margin %: -42.39% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:A83 Crescent Energy Co FRA:A83
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Price €8.50
GF Value €9.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin %?

Crescent Energy Co FRA:A83 -2.30% 42 Pretax Margin % is -42.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A83 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Crescent Energy Co ranks worse than 76.14% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Crescent Energy Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-434 Mil. Crescent Energy Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,023 Mil. Therefore, Crescent Energy Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:A83' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.29   Med: 4.97   Max: 31.46
Current: -8.09


FRA:A83's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
76.14% of 918 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15 vs FRA:A83: -8.09

Crescent Energy Co  (FRA:A83) Pretax Margin % Explanation

The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.

The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.

It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.

The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.


Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crescent Energy Co's Pretax 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.

Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin % Chart

Crescent Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -29.29 16.91 14.49 -5.76 5.63

Crescent Energy Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax 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 0.90 22.67 -1.65 0.45 -42.39

FRA:A83 vs BSM, GPOR, BKV: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.


Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Crescent Energy Co Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=172.226/3057.134
=5.63 %

Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-433.753/1023.148
=-42.39 %

* 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 Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -42.39% mean?
Crescent Energy Co (FRA:A83) has a Pretax Margin % of -42.39% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crescent Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescent Energy Co ranks #699 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Crescent Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % is -42.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Crescent Energy Co ranks #699 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crescent Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescent Energy Co's Pretax Margin % compare to BSM and GPOR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Crescent Energy Co ranks #699 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Crescent Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crescent Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescent Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % is -42.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescent Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Energy Co (FRA:A83) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.54, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -42.39%. Crescent Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crescent Energy Co (FRA:A83), the current Pretax Margin % is -42.39% 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 Crescent Energy Co (FRA:A83) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.54. GuruFocus considers Crescent Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A83:

  • Pretax Margin %: -42.39%
  • GF Value™: €9.54 vs. price of €8.50 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A83 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crescent Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRGY:USA
Address 600 Travis Street, Suite 7200, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Crescent Energy Co is an energy company committed to delivering value for shareholders through disciplined growth, acquisition ideas, and the consistent return of capital. Its long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with deep, high-quality development inventory. The company operates in one reportable segment, which is the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs.
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