Suncor posted a net loss of C$562 million. The oil-sands segment contributed majorly toward the loss. Cash flow from operations decreased to C$2.2 billion in Q4 2012 from C$2.6 billion in Q4 2011. The average production of the oil sands segment is 378,700 barrels per day and the total average production is 556,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Source: Suncor Q4 2012 report Suncor's stock analysis Suncor's stock has a P/E of approximately 15.6, which is higher than the 8.7 P/E ratio of its direct competitor, Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEMKT: IMO ). Suncor's operating margin is better at around 0.2 versus 0.1 for Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEMKT:IMO). When compared with major energy companies such as Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), Total S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TOT) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP ), Suncor has a greater price-to-earnings ratio.