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Gulf Marine ServicesSTU:G0M 58 Net Margin % is 14.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.25. GuruFocus rates STU:G0M with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Marine Services ranks better than 69.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Marine Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:G0M'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -121.32 Med: 13.25 Max: 27.27
Current: 10.08
STU:G0M's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.86% of 919
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs STU:G0M: 10.08
Gulf Marine Services (STU:G0M) 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.
Gulf Marine Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Marine Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Marine Services'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 Equipment & Services subindustry, Gulf Marine Services'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.
Gulf Marine Services Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Marine Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Marine Services'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.
Gulf Marine Services (STU:G0M) has a Net Margin % of 14.89% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Marine Services and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Marine Services ranks #277 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Gulf Marine Services' Net Margin % too high?
Gulf Marine Services' current Net Margin % of 14.89% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Gulf Marine Services' value of 14.89% is 330.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Marine Services ranks #277 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Marine Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Marine Services' Net Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Marine Services ranks #277 out of 919 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Gulf Marine Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Gulf Marine Services' value of 14.89% is 330.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.25 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Gulf Marine Services 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 919 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. Gulf Marine Services's current Net Margin % of 14.89% is 330.3% 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 Gulf Marine Services 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. Gulf Marine Services's current Net Margin % is 14.89%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Marine Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Marine Services (STU:G0M) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.18, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.89%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.25 and 330.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.46. Gulf Marine Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Gulf Marine Services (STU:G0M), the current Net Margin % is 14.89% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gulf Marine Services (STU:G0M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Marine Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.18.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Marine Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:G0M:
Net Margin %: 14.89% (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.25)
GF Value™: €0.18 vs. price of €0.21 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 330.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#277 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G0M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Marine Services PLC is a United Kingdom-based operator of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels (SESVs). Its assets provide a stable platform for the delivery of a range of services performed by the company's clients throughout the total lifecycle of offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy activities. Its operating business segments include Six K-Class vessels, which include the Kamikaze, Kikuyu, Kawawa, Kudeta, Keloa, and Pepper vessels; Three S-Class vessels, which include the Shamal, Scirocco, and Sharqi vessels; Five E-Class vessels, which include the Endeavour, Endurance, Enterprise, and Evolution vessels; and the Other vessels segment.
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