Oil IndiaNSE:OIL +0.41%89 Net Margin % is 22.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 21.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:OIL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹480.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Oil India ranks better than 81.88% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Oil India's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20,996 Mil. Oil India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹92,933 Mil. Therefore, Oil India's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:OIL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.83 Med: 21.03 Max: 26.25
Current: 19.5
NSE:OIL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.88% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs NSE:OIL: 19.50
Oil India (NSE:OIL) 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 India Net Margin % Related Terms
Oil India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil India'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 Integrated subindustry, Oil India'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 India Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil India'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 India (NSE:OIL) has a Net Margin % of 22.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oil India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.03. Over the past decade, Oil India's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.83 to 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil India ranks #166 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Oil India's Net Margin % too high?
Oil India's current Net Margin % of 22.59% is near median its 10-year median of 21.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.83 to a high of 26.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Oil India's value of 22.59% is 557.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil India ranks #166 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oil India has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil India's Net Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil India ranks #166 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Oil India in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Oil India's value of 22.59% is 557.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.83 to 26.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.03 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Oil India 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 India's current Net Margin % of 22.59% is 557.6% 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 India 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 India's current Net Margin % is 22.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil India (NSE:OIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹480.45, compared to a current price of ₹418.05 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.03 and 557.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Oil India's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 India (NSE:OIL), the current Net Margin % is 22.59% 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 India (NSE:OIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹418.05 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹480.45.
GuruFocus considers Oil India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:OIL:
Net Margin %: 22.59% (near median its 10-year median of 21.03)
GF Value™: ₹480.45 vs. price of ₹418.05 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 557.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#166 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:OIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oil India Ltd is mainly engaged in exploration, development, and production of products such as crude oil, natural gas, condensate, petroleum products, LPG, and providing services such as pipeline transportation services, City Gas Distribution (CGD), and generation of renewable energy. The group has adopted its products and services (viz. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, LPG, Pipeline Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Others) as the primary reporting segments. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the sale of Refinery Products.
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