Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) EBITDA Margin %: 18.57% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSL:DDRIL Dolphin Drilling AS OSL:DDRIL
64 GF Score
Price kr2.49
GF Value kr4.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin %?

Dolphin Drilling AS OSL:DDRIL -0.80% 64 EBITDA Margin % is 18.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:DDRIL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks worse than 60.37% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr80 Mil. Dolphin Drilling AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr432 Mil. Therefore, Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.57%.


Dolphin Drilling AS  (OSL:DDRIL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

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.


Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin % Chart

Dolphin Drilling AS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Dolphin Drilling AS Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSL:DDRIL vs NE, RIG, VAL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Dolphin Drilling AS'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.


Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Dolphin Drilling AS EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-231.236/1805.244
=-12.81 %

Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=80.166/431.739
=18.57 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% mean?
Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #553 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dolphin Drilling AS's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57%. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Dolphin Drilling AS's value of 18.57% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #553 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dolphin Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #553 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Dolphin Drilling AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Dolphin Drilling AS's value of 18.57% is 34.6% above this benchmark. 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. Dolphin Drilling AS's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% is 34.6% 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 Dolphin Drilling AS 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. Dolphin Drilling AS's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.08, compared to a current price of kr2.49 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57% and 34.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Dolphin Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.49 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.08. GuruFocus considers Dolphin Drilling AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:DDRIL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 18.57%
  • GF Value™: kr4.08 vs. price of kr2.49 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#553 of 916)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:DDRIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dolphin Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 5DP:Germany
Address Vestre Svanholmen 12, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Dolphin Drilling AS is organised into one segment; drilling services to the offshore oil and gas offshore industry. The company has presence in United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Norway, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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