Tullow OilXGHA:TLW 43 OCF Margin % is 57.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 58.87. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS25.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Tullow Oil ranks better than 78.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tullow Oil's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XGHA:TLW'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.68 Med: 58.87 Max: 72.96
Current: 39.27
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Tullow Oil was 72.96%. The lowest was 37.68%. And the median was 58.87%.
XGHA:TLW's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.26% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93
vs XGHA:TLW: 39.27
Tullow Oil OCF Margin % Related Terms
Tullow Oil OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil'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.
XGHA:TLW vs COP, EOG, OXY: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tullow Oil's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a OCF Margin % of 57.13% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.87. Over the past decade, Tullow Oil's OCF Margin % has ranged from 37.68 to 72.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #197 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Tullow Oil's OCF Margin % too high?
Tullow Oil's current OCF Margin % of 57.13% is near median its 10-year median of 58.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.68 to a high of 72.96. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Tullow Oil's value of 57.13% is 310.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #197 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's OCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #197 out of 906 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Tullow Oil in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Tullow Oil's value of 57.13% is 310.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Tullow Oil's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 37.68 to 72.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.87 vs. the industry median of 13.93, Tullow Oil 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 OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.93, based on 906 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. Tullow Oil's current OCF Margin % of 57.13% is 310.1% 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 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tullow Oil's current OCF Margin % is 57.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.96, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 57.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.87 and 310.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.93. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current OCF Margin % is 57.13% 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.96.
GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:
OCF Margin %: 57.13% (near median its 10-year median of 58.87)
GF Value™: GHS25.96 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 310.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#197 of 906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:TLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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