Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Above Median

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CHIX:GKPL Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd CHIX:GKPL
84 GF Score
Price £1.77
GF Value £1.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Profitability Rank?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum CHIX:GKPL +1.60% 84 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GKPL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.69%. As of today, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Piotroski F-Score is 9.


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CHIX:GKPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.


Gulf Keystone Petroleum Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 )
=15.67 / 61.007
=25.69 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Profitability Rank too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.55, compared to a current price of £1.77 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.77 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.55. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: £1.55 vs. price of £1.77 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
84GF Score

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