Woodside Energy GroupWDS -3.34%70 Net Margin % is 21.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 23.32. GuruFocus rates WDS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Woodside Energy Group ranks better than 82.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woodside Energy Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WDS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.89 Med: 23.32 Max: 38.64
Current: 20.92
WDS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.64% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs WDS: 20.92
Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:WDS) 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.
Woodside Energy Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Woodside Energy Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woodside Energy Group'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 E&P subindustry, Woodside Energy Group'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.
Woodside Energy Group Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Woodside Energy Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woodside Energy Group'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.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) has a Net Margin % of 21.93% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #159 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Woodside Energy Group's Net Margin % too high?
Woodside Energy Group's current Net Margin % of 21.93% is near median its 10-year median of 23.32. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Woodside Energy Group's value of 21.93% is 538.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #159 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woodside Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodside Energy Group's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #159 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Woodside Energy Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Woodside Energy Group's value of 21.93% is 538.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.32 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Woodside Energy Group 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. Woodside Energy Group's current Net Margin % of 21.93% is 538.4% 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 Woodside Energy Group 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. Woodside Energy Group's current Net Margin % is 21.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodside Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group (WDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.94, compared to a current price of $19.10 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.32 and 538.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Woodside Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS), the current Net Margin % is 21.93% 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.10 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.94.
GuruFocus considers Woodside Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WDS:
Net Margin %: 21.93% (near median its 10-year median of 23.32)
GF Value™: $16.94 vs. price of $19.10 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 538.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#159 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2017 Shell sold its entire shareholding. Woodside is one of the most LNG-leveraged companies globally.
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