The historical rank and industry rank for Houston American Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8H6'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1619.62 Med: -363.95 Max: -10.65
Current: -1619.62
FRA:8H6's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.45
vs FRA:8H6: -1619.62
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) 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.
Houston American Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Houston American Energy Net 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Houston American Energy'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.
Houston American Energy Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Houston American Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Houston American Energy'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.
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a Net Margin % of -3,105.70% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Houston American Energy and its competitors.
Is Houston American Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Houston American Energy's current Net Margin % is -3,105.70%. Overall, Houston American Energy has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houston American Energy's Net Margin % compare to PVL and EP?
Houston American Energy's Net Margin % of -3,105.70% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.45. 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 3.45, based on 921 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 Houston American Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houston American Energy's current Net Margin % is -3,105.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houston American Energy stock overvalued right now?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a current Net Margin % of -3,105.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -3,105.70%. Houston American Energy's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6), the current Net Margin % is -3,105.70% as of Sep. 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houston American Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8H6:
Net Margin %: -3,105.70%
GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €1.70 (78.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8H6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.
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