Oil & Gas Development CoKAR:OGDC +0.53%86 Net Margin % is 39.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 41.12. GuruFocus rates KAR:OGDC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨170.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks better than 92.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil & Gas Development Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:OGDC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.82 Med: 41.12 Max: 54.31
Current: 39.85
KAR:OGDC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.25% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs KAR:OGDC: 39.85
Oil & Gas Development Co (KAR:OGDC) 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Oil & Gas Development Co 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.
KAR:OGDC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Oil & Gas Development 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil & Gas Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil & Gas Development 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co (KAR:OGDC) has a Net Margin % of 39.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oil & Gas Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.12. Over the past decade, Oil & Gas Development Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 36.82 to 54.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #71 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Oil & Gas Development Co's current Net Margin % of 39.37% is near median its 10-year median of 41.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.82 to a high of 54.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 39.37% is 1046.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #71 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oil & Gas Development Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Gas Development Co's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #71 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Oil & Gas Development Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 39.37% is 1046.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Gas Development Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 36.82 to 54.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.12 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Oil & Gas Development 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Net Margin % of 39.37% is 1046.1% 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 Oil & Gas Development 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Net Margin % is 39.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Gas Development Co (KAR:OGDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨170.61, compared to a current price of ₨339.96 — trading 99.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 39.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.12 and 1046.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Oil & Gas Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Oil & Gas Development Co (KAR:OGDC), the current Net Margin % is 39.37% 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 Oil & Gas Development Co (KAR:OGDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Gas Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨339.96 is trading 99.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨170.61.
GuruFocus considers Oil & Gas Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:OGDC:
Net Margin %: 39.37% (near median its 10-year median of 41.12)
GF Value™: ₨170.61 vs. price of ₨339.96 (99.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1046.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#71 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:OGDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oil & Gas Development Co Ltd is a Pakistani state-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. It operates a broad portfolio of oil and gas fields across Pakistan, focusing on exploring, developing, producing, and selling crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and sulfur. The company generates revenue through the sale of these petroleum products, supplying sectors like power generation, fertilizer, and distribution companies. The company also pursues opportunities to expand domestically and internationally, including involvement in mining and energy projects beyond Pakistan.
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