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Saudi Arabian Oil CoSAU:2222 +0.15%82 Net Margin % is 25.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 25.36. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼27.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks better than 83.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2222'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.58 Med: 25.36 Max: 30.9
Current: 21.8
SAU:2222's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.77% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs SAU:2222: 21.80
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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, Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Net Margin % of 25.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.36. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.58 to 30.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #149 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Net Margin % too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Net Margin % of 25.71% is near median its 10-year median of 25.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.58 to a high of 30.90. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 25.71% is 644.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #149 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Net Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #149 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This places Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 25.71% is 644.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.58 to 30.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.36 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Saudi Arabian Oil Co 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 918 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. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Net Margin % of 25.71% is 644.1% 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co 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. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Net Margin % is 25.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼27.01, compared to a current price of ﷼26.68 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 25.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.36 and 644.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.46. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Net Margin % is 25.71% 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.68 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼27.01.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:
Net Margin %: 25.71% (near median its 10-year median of 25.36)
GF Value™: ﷼27.01 vs. price of ﷼26.68 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 644.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#149 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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