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The historical data trend for Arabian Petroleum's OCF 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.
NSE:ARABIAN vs MPC, VLO, PSX: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Arabian Petroleum's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 Petroleum OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arabian Petroleum's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Petroleum's OCF 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 Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) has a OCF Margin % of -2.69% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Arabian Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #762 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Arabian Petroleum's OCF Margin % too high?
Arabian Petroleum's current OCF Margin % is -2.69%. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #762 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Petroleum's OCF Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #762 out of 919 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Arabian Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.34, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Arabian Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Petroleum's current OCF Margin % is -2.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹121.48, compared to a current price of ₹85.50 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -2.69%. Arabian Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN), the current OCF Margin % is -2.69% 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 Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.50 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹121.48.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Petroleum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ARABIAN:
OCF Margin %: -2.69%
GF Value™: ₹121.48 vs. price of ₹85.50 (29.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ARABIAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Petroleum Ltd is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing a wide range of Lubricants, including Specialty Oils, Coolants etc , used for Industrial and Automotive applications. The business is categorized into two distinctive product divisions, which include Automotive Lubricants - Arzol and Industrial Lubricants-SPL. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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