GXUSF (Guardian Exploration) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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What is Guardian Exploration Profitability Rank?

Guardian Exploration GXUSF 28 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates GXUSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Guardian Exploration has the Profitability Rank of 1. 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.

Guardian Exploration's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %. As of today, Guardian Exploration's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


Guardian Exploration Profitability Rank Related Terms


GXUSF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Guardian Exploration'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.


Guardian Exploration Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Exploration's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Guardian Exploration 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.

Guardian Exploration has the Profitability Rank of 1. 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.

Guardian Exploration'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 )
=-0.124 / 0
= %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Guardian Exploration has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 1 mean?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Guardian Exploration and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Guardian Exploration's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Guardian Exploration's Profitability Rank too high?
Guardian Exploration's current Profitability Rank of 1 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Guardian Exploration has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Exploration's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Guardian Exploration's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Guardian Exploration's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Guardian Exploration and its competitors. Guardian Exploration's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Guardian Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Guardian Exploration (GXUSF), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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.

Guardian Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges R6B:GermanyGX:Canada
Address 538 Hurricane Drive, Springbank Airport, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3Z 3S8
Guardian Exploration Inc is in the business of oil and gas as well as mineral exploration and development. The company's first prospect is the Mount Cameron Property located in the Yukon's Mayo Mining District, it also holds mineral claims located on southern Dall Island, southeast Alaska, USA, known as the Kaigani claims, which it acquired in February 2022.
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