Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. NOV's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16 Mil. NOV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,775 Mil. Therefore, NOV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NO8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.88 Med: -1.81 Max: 11.57
Current: 1.05
FRA:NO8's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.12% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs FRA:NO8: 1.05
NOV (FRA:NO8) 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.
NOV Net Margin % Related Terms
NOV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOV'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.
FRA:NO8 vs WFRD, KGS, AROC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.
NOV Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOV'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.
NOV (FRA:NO8) has a Net Margin % of 0.93% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on NOV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #569 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is NOV's Net Margin % too high?
NOV's current Net Margin % is 0.93%. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. NOV's value of 0.93% is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #569 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Net Margin % compare to WFRD and KGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #569 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places NOV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. NOV's value of 0.93% is 72.9% below this benchmark. 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. NOV's current Net Margin % of 0.93% is 72.9% below 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 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 NOV 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. NOV's current Net Margin % is 0.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV (FRA:NO8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.55, compared to a current price of €15.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.93% and 72.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 NOV (FRA:NO8), the current Net Margin % is 0.93% 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 NOV (FRA:NO8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.80 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.55.
GuruFocus considers NOV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NO8:
Net Margin %: 0.93%
GF Value™: €15.55 vs. price of €15.80 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#569 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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