APAMEX:AP A 59 Net Margin % is 19.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates MEX:AP A with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN449.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, APA ranks better than 80.24% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. APA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,043 Mil. APA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN41,962 Mil. Therefore, APA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AP A'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.87 Med: 11.24 Max: 34.48
Current: 17.8
MEX:AP A's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.24% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs MEX:AP A: 17.80
APA (MEX:AP A) 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.
APA Net Margin % Related Terms
APA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APA'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, APA'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.
APA Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, APA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA'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.
APA (MEX:AP A) has a Net Margin % of 19.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on APA and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 11.24. According to the industry distribution chart, APA ranks #181 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is APA's Net Margin % too high?
APA's current Net Margin % of 19.17% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 11.24. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. APA's value of 19.17% is 458.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA ranks #181 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA's Net Margin % compare to AR and OVV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, APA ranks #181 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places APA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. APA's value of 19.17% is 458.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 3.44, APA 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. APA's current Net Margin % of 19.17% is 458.1% 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 APA 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. APA's current Net Margin % is 19.17%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA (MEX:AP A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN449.57, compared to a current price of MXN590.00 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.17%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 458.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. APA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 APA (MEX:AP A), the current Net Margin % is 19.17% 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 APA (MEX:AP A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN590.00 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN449.57.
GuruFocus considers APA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AP A:
Net Margin %: 19.17% (71% above median its 10-year median of 11.24)
GF Value™: MXN449.57 vs. price of MXN590.00 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 458.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#181 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AP A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's business has oil and gas operations in four segments: Egypt, the North Sea, Suriname, and the U.S. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. reporting segment. The company also has exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
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