Laredo Petroleum Profit Margin

Laredo Petroleum (LPI) currently reports a profit margin of -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 16.47%. Use the charts on this page to explore Laredo Petroleum's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Laredo Petroleum's profit margin decreased from 29.65% to -81.41% — a 374.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Laredo Petroleum's profit margin of -81.41% is lower than the Energy sector average of 16.47%. That is roughly 594.4% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Laredo Petroleum's current -81.41% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 16.47%) and against LPI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -81.41%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 16.47%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Laredo Petroleum, and consider following LPI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.