NFE (New Fortress Energy) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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NFE New Fortress Energy Inc NFE
49 GF Score
Price $0.32
GF Value $4.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is New Fortress Energy Profitability Rank?

New Fortress Energy NFE -2.27% 49 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates NFE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

New Fortress 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.

New Fortress Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.57%. As of today, New Fortress Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


New Fortress Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


NFE vs MMLP, DLNG, PXS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, New Fortress 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.


New Fortress Energy Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where New Fortress Energy's Profitability Rank falls into.


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New Fortress 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.

New Fortress 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.

New Fortress 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 )
=-110.227 / 226.953
=-48.57 %

* 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

New Fortress Energy 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 3 mean?
New Fortress Energy (NFE) 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 New Fortress Energy and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, New Fortress Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is New Fortress Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
New Fortress 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 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, New Fortress Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Fortress Energy's Profitability Rank compare to MMLP and DLNG?
New Fortress Energy's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, New Fortress Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 New Fortress Energy and its competitors. New Fortress 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 New Fortress Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy (NFE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.35, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 92.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. New Fortress Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 New Fortress Energy (NFE), 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 New Fortress Energy (NFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 92.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.35. GuruFocus considers New Fortress Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NFE:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.35 vs. price of $0.32 (92.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 10 warning signs

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


New Fortress Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NFE:MexicoNF0:Germany
Address 111 W. 19th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
New Fortress Energy Inc is an integrated gas-to-power company. It owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to deliver turnkey energy solutions to markets globally. The company's reportable segments are: Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. Maximum revenue is generated from the Terminals and Infrastructure segment, which includes vertically integrated gas-to-power solutions, spanning the entire production and delivery chain from natural gas procurement and liquefaction to logistics, shipping, facilities, and conversion or development of natural gas-fired power generation. Vessels that are utilized in the company's terminal, logistics, or sub-charter operations are included in this segment.
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