Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:IPC Pine Cliff Energy Ltd FRA:IPC
41 GF Score
Price €0.34
GF Value €0.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pine Cliff Energy Profitability Rank?

Pine Cliff Energy FRA:IPC 41 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pine Cliff Energy has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Pine Cliff Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.53%. As of today, Pine Cliff Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Pine Cliff Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:IPC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pine Cliff Energy'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.


Pine Cliff Energy Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pine Cliff Energy's Profitability Rank falls into.


FRA:IPC
41GF Score
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Pine Cliff Energy 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.

Pine Cliff Energy has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Pine Cliff Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.291 / 28.517
=-4.53 %

* 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

Pine Cliff Energy 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 3 mean?
Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Pine Cliff Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Pine Cliff Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Pine Cliff Energy's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Pine Cliff Energy has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pine Cliff Energy's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Pine Cliff Energy's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Pine Cliff Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. Pine Cliff Energy's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below 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 Pine Cliff Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Pine Cliff Energy's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49. GuruFocus considers Pine Cliff Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPC:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €0.34 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pine Cliff Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PIFYF:USAPNE:Canada
Address 1015 - 4th Street South West, Suite 850, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2R 1J4
Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and conducts many of its activities jointly with others. The company has various operations and assets, such as Central Assets, Edson Assets, Southern Assets, and others.
41GF Score

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