Is PR a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Permian Resources Corp (PR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 42.1/100. It is ranked #1,004 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 49/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 25/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PR?

Permian Resources Corp (PR) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 42.1 ranks it #1,004 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PR in?

Permian Resources Corp operates in the Energy sector (Petroleum And Natural Gas industry) with a market cap of $16.73 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does PR pay a dividend?

Yes, PR pays a dividend with a current yield of 4.69%. The Energy sector average yield is 1.89%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $46.90 in annual dividend income.

What is PR's P/E ratio?

PR has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.35x. The Energy sector average is 19.6x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is PR?

PR's quality factor score is 49/100. ROE: 10.2% vs sector average 6.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is PR valued compared to peers?

PR's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.3x, EV/EBITDA 13.6x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is PR's debt level?

PR's debt-to-equity ratio is 31%. Sector average: 55%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

PR has a beta of 0.53, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 44/100.

Does PR have high short interest?

PR's short interest factor score is 45/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

PR Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 42.1/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PR	+1.37%	-2.46%	+10.36%	-	-	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLE	-0.68%	-3.90%	+2.41%	+27.35%	-26.03%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+1.44%	-6.06%	+10.03%	-	-	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+2.05%	+1.44%	+7.95%	-	-	-	-	-

Metric	PR	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.3x	-22%
EV/EBITDA	13.6x	+288%
Price / Book	1.6x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
GFR Greenfire Resources Ltd.	59	48	91	64	4.8x	59.1%	96.5%	15.4%	11.2%	40.0x	$761M	VS
PARR PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.	57	50	77	77	10.7x	19.8%	-	3.7%	-0.2%	53.0x	$3.1B	VS
TTE TotalEnergies SE	57	36	90	62	14.4x	-	34.7%	8.2%	-	-	$191.7B	VS
XOM EXXON MOBIL CORP	55	50	63	62	21.3x	12.0%	32.0%	9.4%	-8.4%	68.0x	$669.9B	VS
GPRK GeoPark Ltd	55	47	97	55	4.4x	189.6%	75.2%	14.6%	-	262.0x	$452M	VS
APA APA Corp	55	50	79	69	12.4x	17.5%	85.0%	13.5%	-16.8%	154.0x	$14.6B	VS
PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp	53	30	61	75	16.2x	0.8%	34.4%	5.9%	-	71.0x	$1.2B	VS
AMPY Amplify Energy Corp.	53	50	80	60	116.2x	0.5%	93.3%	0.5%	-16.5%	31.0x	$242M	VS
NBR NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD	53	50	80	72	3.8x	34.0%	55.1%	10.0%	10.1%	351.0x	$1.2B	VS
DVN DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE	53	50	67	59	10.5x	19.0%	46.0%	17.3%	10.6%	54.0x	$30.1B	VS
PR Permian Resources Corp	42	49	66	25	15.4x	10.2%	-	23.1%	-110.9%	31.0x	$16.7B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	30.9%	-6.8%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%	69.1%	7.8%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.3%
EBITDA Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%	-218.3%	-40.1%	0.5%	0.7%	54.8%	1.9%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-69.7%	-70.5%	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.7%
FCF Margin %	-3.1%	-	-	-	-	-100.2%	-1,548.7%	-42.8%	-60.3%	-14,692.2%	5.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	-1.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	7.7%	9.4%	6.6%	10.2%	-3.0%	1.7%	17.3%	19.0%	0.1%	137.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

30.9%

-6.8%

0.0%

-0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

69.1%

7.8%

1.0%

1.3%

EBITDA Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

-218.3%

-40.1%

0.5%

0.7%

54.8%

1.9%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.3%

0.4%

-69.7%

-70.5%

0.0%

0.2%

-0.7%

FCF Margin %

-3.1%

-100.2%

-1,548.7%

-42.8%

-60.3%

-14,692.2%

5.5%

ROE %

0.1%

-0.3%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-1.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.2%

0.0%

-0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

7.7%

9.4%

6.6%

10.2%

-3.0%

1.7%

17.3%

19.0%

0.1%

137.1%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2015
	$5.1B	$5.1B	$5.0B	$3.1B	$2.1B	-$198M	$10M	$942M	$906M	$5M	$21M
	—	—	—	—	—	-$61M	-$69M	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross Margin	---	---	---	---	---	30.9%	-684.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	—	—	—	—	—	$294M	$364M	$447M	$328M	$163M	$91M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$3.6B	$3.3B	$2.0B	$1.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.7B	$1.1B	$1.0B	-$137M	$79M	$942M	$906M	$5M	$21M
EBIT	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.7B	$1.1B	$1.0B	-$137M	$79M	$942M	$906M	$5M	$21M
EBITDA	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.7B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$432M	-$406M	$469M	$627M	$282M	$52M
Operating Margin	30.9%	28.9%	34.9%	35.1%	47.3%	69.1%	784.1%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
EBITDA Margin	31.1%	28.9%	34.9%	35.1%	47.3%	---	-4013.5%	49.8%	69.1%	5483.2%	248.9%
	—	—	—	$177M	$96M	$61M	$69M	$0	$0	$0	$0
	—	$1.4B	$1.6B	$1.0B	$870M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$284M	$300M	$156M	$120M	$569K	-$85M	$6M	$59M	$30M	-$572K
	$1.2B	$1.1B	$1.3B	$880M	$750M	$138M	-$685M	$16M	$213M	$84M	-$38M
Net Margin	23.1%	21.7%	25.0%	28.2%	35.2%	-69.7%	-7052.3%	1.7%	23.5%	18.8%	-788.6%
	$1.31	$1.31	$1.54	$1.36	$1.80	$0.49	$-2.46	$0.06	$0.76	$0.32	-
Diluted EPS	$1.31	$1.28	$1.45	$1.24	$1.61	$0.49	$-2.46	$0.06	$0.76	$0.32	-
Weighted Avg Basic	—	716M	641M	349M	286M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	731M	684M	389M	323M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2015

$5.1B

$5.0B

$3.1B

$2.1B

-$198M

$10M

$942M

$906M

$5M

$21M

—

-$61M

-$69M

Gross Margin

---

30.9%

-684.1%

0.0%

—

$294M

$364M

$447M

$328M

$163M

$91M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$3.6B

$3.3B

$2.0B

$1.1B

—

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.7B

$1.1B

$1.0B

-$137M

$79M

$942M

$906M

$5M

$21M

EBIT

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.7B

$1.1B

$1.0B

-$137M

$79M

$942M

$906M

$5M

$21M

EBITDA

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.7B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$432M

-$406M

$469M

$627M

$282M

$52M

Operating Margin

30.9%

28.9%

34.9%

35.1%

47.3%

69.1%

784.1%

100.0%

EBITDA Margin

31.1%

28.9%

34.9%

35.1%

47.3%

---

-4013.5%

49.8%

69.1%

5483.2%

248.9%

—

$177M

$96M

$61M

$69M

—

$1.4B

$1.6B

$1.0B

$870M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$284M

$300M

$156M

$120M

$569K

-$85M

$6M

$59M

$30M

-$572K

$1.2B

$1.1B

$1.3B

$880M

$750M

$138M

-$685M

$16M

$213M

$84M

-$38M

Net Margin

23.1%

21.7%

25.0%

28.2%

35.2%

-69.7%

-7052.3%

1.7%

23.5%

18.8%

-788.6%

$1.31

$1.54

$1.36

$1.80

$0.49

$-2.46

$0.06

$0.76

$0.32

Diluted EPS

$1.31

$1.28

$1.45

$1.24

$1.61

$0.49

$-2.46

$0.06

$0.76

$0.32

Weighted Avg Basic

—

716M

641M

349M

286M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

731M

684M

389M

323M

—

Permian Resources Corp (PR) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Permian Resources Corp Do?

Centennial Resource Development, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, focuses on the development of crude oil and related liquids-rich natural gas reserves in the United States. Its assets primarily focus on the Delaware Basin, a sub-basin of the Permian Basin. The company's properties consist of acreage blocks primarily in Reeves County, West Texas and Lea County, New Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, it leased or acquired approximately 73,675 net acres; and owned 991 net mineral acres in the Delaware Basin. The company was formerly known as Silver Run Acquisition Corporation and changed its name to Centennial Resource Development, Inc. in October 2016. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Permian Resources Corp (PR) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Energy sector, specifically within the Petroleum And Natural Gas industry. The company is led by CEO William M. Hickey and employs approximately 220 people, headquartered in DENVER, Texas. With a market capitalization of $16.7B, PR is one of the prominent companies in the Energy sector.

Permian Resources Corp (PR) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Permian Resources Corp receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 42.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PR ranks #1,004 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Energy sector, Permian Resources Corp ranks #86 of 128 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Energy peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PR Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Permian Resources Corp (PR) currently trades at $20.66. The stock gained $0.28 (1.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PR is $19.79, which means the stock is currently trading 4.4% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $13.53, putting the stock 52.7% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 10.2M shares, indicating strong institutional interest and high liquidity.

Is PR Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Permian Resources Corp (PR) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.35x, compared to the Energy sector average of 19.63x — a discount of 22%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.56x, versus the sector average of 1.64x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.53x, compared to 0.47x for the average Energy stock. On an enterprise value basis, PR trades at 13.58x EV/EBITDA, versus 3.50x for the sector.

Overall, PR's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Permian Resources Corp Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Permian Resources Corp (PR) earns a quality factor score of 49/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 10.2%, compared to the Energy sector average of 6.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 6.6% versus the sector average of 3.7%.

The operating margin is 30.9% (sector: 10.7%). Net profit margin stands at 23.1%, versus 6.4% for the average Energy stock. Revenue growth is running at -110.9% on a trailing basis, compared to -1.2% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

PR Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Permian Resources Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 31.0%, compared to the Energy sector average of 55.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.78x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.55B. Cash and equivalents stand at $112M.

PR has a beta of 0.53, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Permian Resources Corp is 44/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Permian Resources Corp Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Permian Resources Corp reported revenue of $5.11B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31. Net income for the quarter was $1.17B. Operating income came in at $1.59B.

In FY 2025, Permian Resources Corp reported revenue of $5.07B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31. Net income for the quarter was $1.10B. Revenue grew 1.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $1.46B.

In Q3 2025, Permian Resources Corp reported revenue of $1.32B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.08. Net income for the quarter was $81M. Revenue grew 8.7% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $391M.

In Q2 2025, Permian Resources Corp reported revenue of $1.20B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30. Net income for the quarter was $245M. Revenue grew 2058.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $297M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Permian Resources Corp has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $-61M to $5.11B. Investors analyzing PR stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PR Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Permian Resources Corp (PR) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.7%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in PR stock would generate approximately $$469.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Energy sector average dividend yield of 1.9%, meaning PR offers above-average income for its sector. With a net margin of 23.1%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

PR Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Permian Resources Corp (PR) has a momentum factor score of 25/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 25/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 45/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

PR vs Competitors — Energy Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Energy sector, Permian Resources Corp (PR) ranks #86 out of 128 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PR in the lower half of all Energy stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include TotalEnergies SE (TTE) with a score of 57.0/100, APA Corp (APA) with a score of 54.7/100, PRECISION DRILLING Corp (PDS) with a score of 53.4/100, Greenfire Resources Ltd. (GFR) with a score of 59.2/100, and EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) with a score of 55.1/100.

Comparing PR against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PR vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Permian Resources Corp stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PR Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Permian Resources Corp (PR) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PR? — Investment Thesis Summary

Permian Resources Corp presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 25/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, Permian Resources Corp (PR) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 42.1/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PR stock.

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