PALAF (Paladin Energy) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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What is Paladin Energy Profitability Rank?

Paladin Energy PALAF +0.81% 33 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates PALAF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Paladin Energy 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.

Paladin Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.07%. As of today, Paladin Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Paladin Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


PALAF vs UEC, LEU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Paladin 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.


Paladin Energy Profitability Rank vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Paladin Energy's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Paladin 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.

Paladin Energy 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.

Paladin Energy'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 )
=9.777 / 138.347
=7.07 %

* 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

Paladin Energy has an F-score of 4 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 1 mean?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Paladin Energy and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Paladin Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Paladin Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Paladin Energy's current Profitability Rank of 1 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Paladin Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paladin Energy's Profitability Rank compare to UEC and LEU?
Paladin Energy's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. Historically, Paladin 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. Paladin Energy's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paladin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Paladin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Paladin Energy (PALAF), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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.

Paladin Energy Business Description

Address 191 St Georges Terrace, Level 11, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Paladin Energy Ltd is engaged in the production of uranium, and it operates through its various projects that are located in Australia and Africa. The operating segments of the group are Exploration, Namibia, and Australia. The segment activity in Namibia is the production and sale of uranium from the mines located in these geographic regions. The Australian segment includes its sales, marketing, and corporate functions, and the Exploration segment is focused on developing exploration and evaluation projects in Australia and Canada. The company's projects include Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, the Michelin project in Canada, and Manyingee, Carly Bore, and the Mount ISA projects in Australia.
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