PostRock Energy Profit Margin

PostRock Energy (PSTRQ) currently reports a profit margin of -173.22% as of September 2015. That compares with -16.55% in the prior-year period — down 946.8% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 9.85%. Use the charts on this page to explore PostRock Energy's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

PostRock Energy's profit margin decreased from -16.55% to -173.22% — a 946.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2015). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

PostRock Energy's profit margin of -173.22% is lower than the Energy sector average of 9.85%. That is roughly 1857.7% 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 PostRock Energy's current -173.22% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 9.85%) and against PSTRQ'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 -173.22%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 9.85%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for PostRock Energy, and consider following PSTRQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.