Gulf Keystone PetroleumLSE:GKP +0.11%83 Net Margin % is 27.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 215% above its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:GKP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks better than 68.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GKP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.65 Med: 8.69 Max: 57.83
Current: 9.3
LSE:GKP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.01% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs LSE:GKP: 9.30
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Net Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) has a Net Margin % of 27.36% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is 215% above median its historical median of 8.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #293 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Net Margin % too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Net Margin % of 27.36% is 215% above median its 10-year median of 8.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 27.36% is 696.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #293 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #293 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 27.36% is 696.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Net Margin % of 27.36% is 696.5% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Net Margin % is 27.36%, which is 215% above median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.70, compared to a current price of £1.78 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 27.36%, which is 215% above median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 696.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP), the current Net Margin % is 27.36% as of Dec. 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.78 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GKP:
Net Margin %: 27.36% (215% above median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: £1.70 vs. price of £1.78 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 696.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#293 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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