The historical rank and industry rank for HighPeak Energy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HPK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -142.69 Med: 18.32 Max: 41.32
Current: -21.32
HPK's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 81% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs HPK: -21.32
HighPeak Energy (NAS:HPK) 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.
HighPeak Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HighPeak Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HighPeak Energy'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HighPeak Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighPeak Energy's Pretax 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.
HighPeak Energy (HPK) has a Pretax Margin % of -71.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HighPeak Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #742 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is HighPeak Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
HighPeak Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -71.84%. Based on the distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #742 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighPeak Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to TBN and REPX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #742 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HighPeak Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. 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 5.17, based on 916 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighPeak Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -71.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy (HPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.07, compared to a current price of $6.79 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -71.84%. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK), the current Pretax Margin % is -71.84% 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.79 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.07.
GuruFocus considers HighPeak Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HPK:
Pretax Margin %: -71.84%
GF Value™: $10.07 vs. price of $6.79 (32.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.
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