Gulf Keystone PetroleumLSE:GKP +0.11%83 EBITDA Margin % is 73.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 61.56. GuruFocus rates LSE:GKP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks better than 86.9% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Keystone Petroleum EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:GKP vs COP, EOG, OXY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 73.52% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 61.56. Over the past decade, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.26 to 77.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #120 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % of 73.52% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 61.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.26 to a high of 77.19. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 73.52% is 432.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #120 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #120 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 73.52% is 432.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.26 to 77.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.56 vs. the industry median of 13.80, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % of 73.52% is 432.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % is 73.52%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 61.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.70, compared to a current price of £1.78 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 73.52%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 61.56 and 432.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 73.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.78 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GKP:
EBITDA Margin %: 73.52% (19% above median its 10-year median of 61.56)
GF Value™: £1.70 vs. price of £1.78 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 432.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#120 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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