Sector Report4 min read
Energy: Eight A-Grades, Thirteen Declining Trends
Half the sector earns A-grades. Two-thirds are trending down. Something doesn't add up.
Jul 10, 2026
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Financial data as of Dec 31, 2025Improving · Energy
Base grade from FCF margin, adjusted by financial health factors
Key financials compared side by side
Debt, liquidity, and leverage snapshot
Free cash flow per quarter
FCF Margin ranked against sector peers
Half the sector earns A-grades. Two-thirds are trending down. Something doesn't add up.
Energy still prints A-grades, but 13 of 21 companies are trending down. The sector's 9% median FCF margin masks serious divergence.
Natural gas producers dominate the top while refiners struggle. Half the sector shows improving trends.