
Chesapeake Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CHK

Operating Margin
Chesapeake Energy Corp
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Chesapeake Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CHK
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18.8B USD |
9%
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US |
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Conocophillips
NYSE:COP
|
119.5B USD |
24%
|
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CN |
C
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CNOOC Ltd
SSE:600938
|
730.1B CNY |
44%
|
|
CA |
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Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
TSX:CNQ
|
96.5B CAD |
29%
|
|
US |
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EOG Resources Inc
NYSE:EOG
|
69.1B USD |
35%
|
|
US |
P
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Pioneer Natural Resources Co
LSE:0KIX
|
46B USD |
34%
|
|
US |
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Hess Corp
NYSE:HES
|
44.7B USD |
32%
|
|
US |
V
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Venture Global Inc
NYSE:VG
|
44.2B USD |
35%
|
|
US |
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Diamondback Energy Inc
NASDAQ:FANG
|
42.8B USD |
41%
|
|
US |
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EQT Corp
NYSE:EQT
|
36.2B USD |
6%
|
|
AU |
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd
ASX:WDS
|
49.1B AUD |
37%
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Chesapeake Energy Corp
Glance View
Chesapeake Energy Corp. has navigated the intricate landscape of the American energy sector with the tenacity and resilience befitting its Oklahoma roots. Founded in 1989, this company has grown into one of the largest natural gas producers in the United States, a status achieved through strategic land acquisitions and a keen focus on innovation within shale extraction techniques. Chesapeake operates by identifying and acquiring oil and natural gas resources, primarily in unconventional formations across prolific basins like the Haynesville and Marcellus. These rich reservoirs serve as the wellspring of its operations, where advanced drilling techniques such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing enable the company to extract hydrocarbons efficiently. This approach not only highlights their technical prowess but also underscores their commitment to adapting to the ever-evolving energy landscape. The business model of Chesapeake is deeply entrenched in maximizing the output from its assets. By securing extensive acreage in these prolific regions, the company positions itself to optimally exploit the economic viability of each well. Revenue generation is predominantly anchored in the sale of extracted oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Market savvy plays a crucial role in their operations, as the company often hedges production to mitigate the volatility of commodity prices, ensuring a more predictable revenue stream. In its quest for profitability, Chesapeake continually evaluates its portfolio to enhance operational efficiency and cost management, while strategically divesting non-core assets. As such, Chesapeake Energy Corp. exemplifies a tale of adaptation and strategic foresight in a world where energy needs are as dynamic as the forces of nature that underpin them.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Chesapeake Energy Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 8.6%.