WCPRF (Whitecap Resources) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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WCPRF Whitecap Resources Inc WCPRF
73 GF Score
Price $11.39
GF Value $6.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Whitecap Resources Profitability Rank?

Whitecap Resources WCPRF +2.11% 73 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Whitecap Resources has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Whitecap Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.11%. As of today, Whitecap Resources's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Whitecap Resources Profitability Rank Related Terms


WCPRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap 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.


Whitecap Resources Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Whitecap 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.

Whitecap Resources has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Whitecap 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 )
=441.691 / 1517.128
=29.11 %

* 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

Whitecap Resources 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.

Good Sign:

Whitecap Resources Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Whitecap Resources' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Whitecap Resources' Profitability Rank too high?
Whitecap Resources' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Whitecap Resources' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Whitecap 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 Whitecap Resources and its competitors. Whitecap Resources's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.72, compared to a current price of $11.39 — trading 69.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.39 is trading 69.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.72. GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCPRF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.72 vs. price of $11.39 (69.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Whitecap Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 525 - 8th Avenue South West, Suite 3800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
73GF Score

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