Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. VAALCO Energy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-70.3 Mil. VAALCO Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £46.9 Mil. Therefore, VAALCO Energy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -149.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAALCO Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EGY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.24 Med: 11.55 Max: 81.85
Current: -41.61
LSE:EGY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.82% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs LSE:EGY: -41.61
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) 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.
VAALCO Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
VAALCO Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAALCO Energy'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, VAALCO 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.
VAALCO Energy Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VAALCO Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO 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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Net Margin % of -149.79% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on VAALCO Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #772 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Net Margin % too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Net Margin % is -149.79%. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #772 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Net Margin % compare to WTI and ZNOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #772 out of 921 companies for Net Margin %. This places VAALCO Energy in the lower half of its 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 VAALCO 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. VAALCO Energy's current Net Margin % is -149.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.86, compared to a current price of £4.03 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -149.79%. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Net Margin % is -149.79% 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.03 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.86.
GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:
Net Margin %: -149.79%
GF Value™: £2.86 vs. price of £4.03 (40.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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