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Arabian Drilling CoSAU:2381 -5.73%59 Net Margin % is 0.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 12.44. GuruFocus rates SAU:2381 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼100.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Arabian Drilling Co ranks worse than 73.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Drilling Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2381'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.29 Med: 12.44 Max: 20.63
Current: -4.29
SAU:2381's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.53% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs SAU:2381: -4.29
Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) 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.
Arabian Drilling Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Drilling Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Drilling 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 Drilling subindustry, Arabian Drilling 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.
Arabian Drilling Co Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arabian Drilling Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Drilling 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.
Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) has a Net Margin % of 0.86% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Drilling Co and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #675 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Arabian Drilling Co's Net Margin % too high?
Arabian Drilling Co's current Net Margin % of 0.86% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 12.44. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Arabian Drilling Co's value of 0.86% is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #675 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Drilling Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Drilling Co's Net Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #675 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This places Arabian Drilling Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Arabian Drilling Co's value of 0.86% is 75.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.44 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Arabian Drilling Co 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 3.46, 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. Arabian Drilling Co's current Net Margin % of 0.86% is 75.1% 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 Arabian Drilling 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. Arabian Drilling Co's current Net Margin % is 0.86%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 12.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Drilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼100.70, compared to a current price of ﷼81.50 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.86%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 12.44 and 75.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.46. Arabian Drilling Co'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 Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381), the current Net Margin % is 0.86% 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 Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼81.50 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼100.70.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Drilling Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2381:
Net Margin %: 0.86% (93% below median its 10-year median of 12.44)
GF Value™: ﷼100.70 vs. price of ﷼81.50 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#675 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2381 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Drilling Co is an onshore and offshore gas and oil rig drilling company in Saudi Arabia. It is principally engaged in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, operations, maintenance and hauling of rigs, and related activities. The operating segment of the company Provision of drilling and related services through land rigs and the Provision of drilling and related services through off-shore rigs.
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