California Resources Profit Margin

California Resources posts a profit margin of -3.02% as of June 2026. That compares with 16.65% in the prior-year period — down 118.1% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 9.85%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, California Resources's profit margin was 16.65%. The latest reading is -3.02% — a 118.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Energy stocks, a profit margin near 9.85% is typical. California Resources's -3.02% is lower that level. That is roughly 130.6% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

California Resources's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -3.02% as of June 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for CRC's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 9.85%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; California Resources's other metric pages and overview cover the third.