Laredo Petroleum Profit Margin

Laredo Petroleum's profit margin stands at -81.41% as of September 2025. That compares with 29.65% in the prior-year period — down 374.6% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 9.85%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Laredo Petroleum reported -81.41% in profit margin versus 29.65% a year earlier — a 374.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Laredo Petroleum sits lower the Energy benchmark (9.85%) with a profit margin of -81.41%. That is roughly 926.1% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of -81.41% for Laredo Petroleum means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Laredo Petroleum's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places LPI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.