The historical rank and industry rank for Barnwell Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BRN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.81 Med: -22.41 Max: 34.52
Current: -57.12
BRN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 85.81% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs BRN: -57.12
Barnwell Industries (AMEX:BRN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Barnwell Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Barnwell Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barnwell Industries's Net 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Barnwell Industries's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Barnwell Industries Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Barnwell Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barnwell Industries's Net 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.
Barnwell Industries (BRN) has a Net Margin % of -45.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Barnwell Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #786 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Barnwell Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Barnwell Industries' current Net Margin % is -45.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #786 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barnwell Industries has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnwell Industries' Net Margin % compare to NRIS and TPET?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #786 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Barnwell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Barnwell Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnwell Industries's current Net Margin % is -45.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnwell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries (BRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -45.36%. Barnwell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barnwell Industries (BRN), the current Net Margin % is -45.36% 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Barnwell Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BRN:
Net Margin %: -45.36%
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.03 (9.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barnwell Industries Inc is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company operates through two segments: the Oil and Natural Gas segment, which focuses on oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions, and sales in the United States and Canada; and the Land Investment segment, which owns leasehold land interests in Hawaii. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the Oil and Natural Gas segment. The company operates in two geographic regions, the United States and Canada, with Canada contributing the majority of revenue.
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