Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASX:ECH Echelon Resources Ltd ASX:ECH
53 GF Score
Price A$0.35
GF Value A$0.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Echelon Resources Profitability Rank?

Echelon Resources ASX:ECH 53 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:ECH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Echelon Resources has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Echelon Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.78%. As of today, Echelon Resources's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Echelon Resources Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:ECH vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Echelon Resources's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Echelon Resources Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Echelon Resources's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Echelon Resources's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Echelon Resources Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Echelon Resources has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Echelon Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=19.487 / 57.694
=33.78 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Echelon Resources has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Echelon Resources' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Echelon Resources' Profitability Rank too high?
Echelon Resources' current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Echelon Resources has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echelon Resources' Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Echelon Resources' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Echelon Resources' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. Echelon Resources's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echelon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.50, compared to a current price of A$0.35 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Echelon Resources' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.35 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.50. GuruFocus considers Echelon Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ECH:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: A$0.50 vs. price of A$0.35 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Echelon Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 36 Tennyson Street, Level 1, Wellington, NZL, 6011
Echelon Resources Ltd Formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company with producing assets in New Zealand. It operates through Kupe Oil and Gas Field, Amadeus Basin Oil and Gas Exploration, and Cue Energy Resources Limited segments. The company generates maximum revenue from Cue Energy Resources Limited. It has a presence in Indonesia and Australia.
53GF Score

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