PetroChina CoFRA:PC6 -2.70%44 Net Margin % is 6.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:PC6 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, PetroChina Co ranks better than 58.08% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PetroChina Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,066 Mil. PetroChina Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €92,420 Mil. Therefore, PetroChina Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetroChina Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PC6'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 2.88 Max: 5.61
Current: 5.56
FRA:PC6's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.08% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs FRA:PC6: 5.56
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) 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.
PetroChina Co Net Margin % Related Terms
PetroChina Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroChina Co'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 Integrated subindustry, PetroChina Co'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.
PetroChina Co Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroChina Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroChina Co'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.
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) has a Net Margin % of 6.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PetroChina Co and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 2.88. Over the past decade, PetroChina Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #384 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is PetroChina Co's Net Margin % too high?
PetroChina Co's current Net Margin % of 6.56% is 128% above median its 10-year median of 2.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 5.61. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. PetroChina Co's value of 6.56% is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #384 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroChina Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroChina Co's Net Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #384 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts PetroChina Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. PetroChina Co's value of 6.56% is 91% above this benchmark. Historically, PetroChina Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 5.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 3.44, PetroChina Co 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 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. PetroChina Co's current Net Margin % of 6.56% is 91% 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 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 PetroChina Co 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. PetroChina Co's current Net Margin % is 6.56%, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroChina Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.93, compared to a current price of €0.99 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.56%, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 91% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. PetroChina Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6), the current Net Margin % is 6.56% 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.99 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.93.
GuruFocus considers PetroChina Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PC6:
Net Margin %: 6.56% (128% above median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: €0.93 vs. price of €0.99 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Oil & Gas median (#384 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroChina, the national champion that inherited the majority of Chinese onshore oil and gas assets, has developed into an international supermajor. In 2025, it produced more than 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent of oil and gas, and processed 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil. It also has more than 22,000 service stations. The fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, refined products, chemical products, and natural gas have a significant impact on PetroChina's revenue. State-owned China National Petroleum Corp is PetroChina's controlling shareholder with a stake of more than 82%.
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