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SK Innovation CoXKRX:096770 +4.25%65 Net Margin % is 0.74% as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates XKRX:096770 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩90,875.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Oil & Gas companies, SK Innovation Co ranks worse than 70.83% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SK Innovation Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩215,014 Mil. SK Innovation Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩29,157,205 Mil. Therefore, SK Innovation Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SK Innovation Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:096770'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.29 Med: 0.48 Max: 4.56
Current: -1.25
XKRX:096770's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.83% of 929
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs XKRX:096770: -1.25
SK Innovation Co (XKRX:096770) 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.
SK Innovation Co Net Margin % Related Terms
SK Innovation Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SK Innovation 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.
XKRX:096770 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, SK Innovation 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.
SK Innovation Co Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SK Innovation Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SK Innovation 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.
SK Innovation Co (XKRX:096770) has a Net Margin % of 0.74% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SK Innovation Co and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Innovation Co ranks #658 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is SK Innovation Co's Net Margin % too high?
SK Innovation Co's current Net Margin % of 0.74% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 4.49. SK Innovation Co's value of 0.74% is 83.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK Innovation Co ranks #658 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SK Innovation Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Innovation Co's Net Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SK Innovation Co ranks #658 out of 929 companies for Net Margin %. This places SK Innovation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.49. SK Innovation Co's value of 0.74% is 83.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 4.49, SK Innovation 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 4.49, based on 929 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. SK Innovation Co's current Net Margin % of 0.74% is 83.5% 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 SK Innovation Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK Innovation Co's current Net Margin % is 0.74%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK Innovation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Innovation Co (XKRX:096770) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩90,875.94, compared to a current price of ₩130,100.00 — trading 43.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.74%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 83.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.49. SK Innovation Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 SK Innovation Co (XKRX:096770), the current Net Margin % is 0.74% as of Jun. 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 SK Innovation Co (XKRX:096770) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Innovation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩130,100.00 is trading 43.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩90,875.94.
GuruFocus considers SK Innovation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:096770:
Net Margin %: 0.74% (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: ₩90,875.94 vs. price of ₩130,100.00 (43.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#658 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:096770 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SK Innovation Co Ltd is a Korean-based company engaged in the production and sale of petroleum products, lubricants, and base oils. Its operating segments include Petroleum & Chemicals, Lubricant, Oil development, ENS, Batteries & Materials, and Other sectors. Its main products include eco-friendly gasoline, diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel, naphtha, olefins, aromatics, lubricant base oils, and batteries for electric vehicles. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Petroleum and Chemicals segment.
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