Mesa Royalty TrustMTR -1.57%69 Net Margin % is 1.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 88.02. GuruFocus rates MTR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks better than 97.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Royalty Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.03 Med: 88.02 Max: 97
Current: 79.37
MTR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.6% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs MTR: 79.37
Mesa Royalty Trust (NYSE:MTR) 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.
Mesa Royalty Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Mesa Royalty Trust Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Royalty Trust'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, Mesa Royalty Trust'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.
Mesa Royalty Trust Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Mesa Royalty Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Royalty Trust'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.
Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) has a Net Margin % of 1.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mesa Royalty Trust and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 88.02. Over the past decade, Mesa Royalty Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 68.03 to 97.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #22 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Mesa Royalty Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Mesa Royalty Trust's current Net Margin % of 1.92% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 88.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.03 to a high of 97.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Mesa Royalty Trust's value of 1.92% is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #22 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mesa Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Royalty Trust's Net Margin % compare to HGTXU and OKMN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #22 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mesa Royalty Trust in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Mesa Royalty Trust's value of 1.92% is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Royalty Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 68.03 to 97.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.02 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Mesa Royalty Trust has consistently been below 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. Mesa Royalty Trust's current Net Margin % of 1.92% is 44.1% below 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 Mesa Royalty Trust 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. Mesa Royalty Trust's current Net Margin % is 1.92%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 88.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.67, compared to a current price of $3.14 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.92%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 88.02 and 44.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Mesa Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR), the current Net Margin % is 1.92% 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.14 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.67.
GuruFocus considers Mesa Royalty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MTR:
Net Margin %: 1.92% (98% below median its 10-year median of 88.02)
GF Value™: $3.67 vs. price of $3.14 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#22 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesa Royalty Trust holds net overriding royalty interests in various oil and gas properties located in the: Hugoton field of Kansas, San Juan Basin field of New Mexico, and San Juan Basin Field of Colorado.
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