Tullow OilXGHA:TLW 43 EBITDA Margin % is 80.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 54.99. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS25.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Tullow Oil ranks better than 93.34% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Tullow Oil's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS3,917 Mil. Tullow Oil's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS4,863 Mil. Therefore, Tullow Oil's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.55%.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) 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.
Tullow Oil EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Tullow Oil EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil'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.
XGHA:TLW vs COP, EOG, OXY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tullow Oil's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a EBITDA Margin % of 80.55% 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 54.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #61 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Tullow Oil's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Tullow Oil's current EBITDA Margin % of 80.55% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 54.99. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Tullow Oil's value of 80.55% is 483.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #61 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's EBITDA Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #61 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Tullow Oil in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Tullow Oil's value of 80.55% is 483.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 54.99 vs. the industry median of 13.80, Tullow Oil 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. Tullow Oil's current EBITDA Margin % of 80.55% is 483.7% 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 Tullow Oil 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. Tullow Oil's current EBITDA Margin % is 80.55%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 54.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.96, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 80.55%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 54.99 and 483.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 80.55% 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.96.
GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:
EBITDA Margin %: 80.55% (46% above median its 10-year median of 54.99)
GF Value™: GHS25.96 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 483.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#61 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:TLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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