PNRG (PrimeEnergy Resources) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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PNRG PrimeEnergy Resources Corp PNRG
82 GF Score
Price $195.59
GF Value $164.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PrimeEnergy Resources Profitability Rank?

PrimeEnergy Resources PNRG +0.03% 82 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PNRG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $164.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

PrimeEnergy Resources has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

PrimeEnergy Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.94%. As of today, PrimeEnergy Resources's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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PNRG vs UNTC, REI, GTE: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PrimeEnergy Resources'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.


PrimeEnergy Resources Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PrimeEnergy Resources's Profitability Rank falls into.


PNRG
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PrimeEnergy Resources 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.

PrimeEnergy Resources has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

PrimeEnergy Resources'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 )
=7.41 / 41.313
=17.94 %

* 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

PrimeEnergy Resources 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 8 mean?
PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PrimeEnergy Resources' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources' Profitability Rank too high?
PrimeEnergy Resources' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, PrimeEnergy Resources has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PrimeEnergy Resources' Profitability Rank compare to UNTC and REI?
PrimeEnergy Resources' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, PrimeEnergy Resources' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $164.70, compared to a current price of $195.59 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. PrimeEnergy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $195.59 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $164.70. GuruFocus considers PrimeEnergy Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PNRG:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $164.70 vs. price of $195.59 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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


PrimeEnergy Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PEJ:Germany
Address 9821 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company that is engaged in acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas. It owns producing and non-producing properties located in Texas and Oklahoma. The company's business activities include development and exploratory drilling and providing well servicing support operations for many of the onshore oil and gas wells through its subsidiaries. It is also active in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners.
82GF Score

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