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Deep Value Driller ASOSL:DVD +0.73%58 Net Margin % is 36.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 43.19. GuruFocus rates OSL:DVD with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr15.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Deep Value Driller AS ranks better than 94.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deep Value Driller AS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:DVD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.27 Med: 43.19 Max: 44.11
Current: 42.68
OSL:DVD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.11% of 917
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs OSL:DVD: 42.68
Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) 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.
Deep Value Driller AS Net Margin % Related Terms
Deep Value Driller AS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deep Value Driller AS'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 Drilling subindustry, Deep Value Driller AS'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.
Deep Value Driller AS Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Deep Value Driller AS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deep Value Driller AS'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.
Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) has a Net Margin % of 36.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Deep Value Driller AS and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 43.19. Over the past decade, Deep Value Driller AS's Net Margin % has ranged from 42.27 to 44.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #54 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Deep Value Driller AS's Net Margin % too high?
Deep Value Driller AS's current Net Margin % of 36.71% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 43.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.27 to a high of 44.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Deep Value Driller AS's value of 36.71% is 961% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #54 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deep Value Driller AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deep Value Driller AS's Net Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #54 out of 917 companies for Net Margin %. This places Deep Value Driller AS in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Deep Value Driller AS's value of 36.71% is 961% above this benchmark. Historically, Deep Value Driller AS's own Net Margin % has ranged from 42.27 to 44.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.19 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Deep Value Driller AS 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 3.46, based on 917 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. Deep Value Driller AS's current Net Margin % of 36.71% is 961% 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 Deep Value Driller AS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deep Value Driller AS's current Net Margin % is 36.71%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 43.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deep Value Driller AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr15.95, compared to a current price of kr20.60 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 36.71%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 43.19 and 961% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.46. Deep Value Driller AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD), the current Net Margin % is 36.71% 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 Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Value Driller AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr20.60 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr15.95.
GuruFocus considers Deep Value Driller AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:DVD:
Net Margin %: 36.71% (15% below median its 10-year median of 43.19)
GF Value™: kr15.95 vs. price of kr20.60 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 961% above the Oil & Gas median (#54 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:DVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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