QEP Resources Profit Margin

QEP Resources (QEP) currently reports a profit margin of 0.44% as of December 2020. That compares with -8.07% in the prior-year period — up 105.5% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 12.67%. Use the charts on this page to explore QEP Resources's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

QEP Resources's profit margin increased from -8.07% to 0.44% — a 105.5% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

QEP Resources's profit margin of 0.44% is lower than the Energy sector average of 12.67%. That is roughly 96.5% 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 QEP Resources's current 0.44% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 12.67%) and against QEP'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 0.44%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 12.67%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for QEP Resources, and consider following QEP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.