WCPRF (Whitecap Resources) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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WCPRF Whitecap Resources Inc WCPRF
74 GF Score
Price $11.80
GF Value $7.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Whitecap Resources Financial Strength?

Whitecap Resources WCPRF +0.43% 74 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Whitecap Resources has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Whitecap Resources's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.32. Whitecap Resources's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.26. As of today, Whitecap Resources's Altman Z-Score is 2.42.


Whitecap Resources  (OTCPK:WCPRF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Whitecap Resources has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Whitecap Resources Financial Strength Related Terms


WCPRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap Resources's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Whitecap Resources Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Whitecap Resources's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap Resources's Financial Strength falls into.


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Whitecap Resources Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Whitecap Resources's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-30 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $801 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,790 Mil.

Whitecap Resources's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*800.841/-30.426
=26.32

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Whitecap Resources's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(186.974 + 1789.511) / 7691.32
=0.26

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Whitecap Resources has a Z-score of 2.42, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Whitecap Resources is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.42 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Whitecap Resources' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Whitecap Resources' Financial Strength too high?
Whitecap Resources' current Financial Strength of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' Financial Strength compare to COP and EOG?
Whitecap Resources' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Whitecap Resources' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. Whitecap Resources's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $11.80 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.80 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45. GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCPRF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $11.80 (58.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Whitecap Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 525 - 8th Avenue South West, Suite 3800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
74GF Score

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