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OQ Exploration and ProductionMUS:OQEP -0.23%37 Operating Margin % is 74.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 53.26. GuruFocus rates MUS:OQEP with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, OQ Exploration and Production ranks better than 96.08% on this metric.
OQ Exploration and Production (MUS:OQEP) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
OQ Exploration and Production Operating Margin % Related Terms
OQ Exploration and Production Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
OQ Exploration and Production Operating Margin % Chart
MUS:OQEP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
OQ Exploration and Production Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin % falls into.
OQ Exploration and Production Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
OQ Exploration and Production (MUS:OQEP) has a Operating Margin % of 74.66% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OQ Exploration and Production and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 53.26. Over the past decade, OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.05 to 54.96. According to the industry distribution chart, OQ Exploration and Production ranks #36 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin % too high?
OQ Exploration and Production's current Operating Margin % of 74.66% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 53.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.05 to a high of 54.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.16. OQ Exploration and Production's value of 74.66% is 942.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OQ Exploration and Production ranks #36 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OQ Exploration and Production has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OQ Exploration and Production's Operating Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, OQ Exploration and Production ranks #36 out of 918 companies for Operating Margin %. This places OQ Exploration and Production in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.16. OQ Exploration and Production's value of 74.66% is 942.7% above this benchmark. Historically, OQ Exploration and Production's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.05 to 54.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.26 vs. the industry median of 7.16, OQ Exploration and Production 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.16, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OQ Exploration and Production's current Operating Margin % of 74.66% is 942.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OQ Exploration and Production and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OQ Exploration and Production's current Operating Margin % is 74.66%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 53.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OQ Exploration and Production stock overvalued right now?
OQ Exploration and Production (MUS:OQEP) has a current Operating Margin % of 74.66%. The current Operating Margin % is 74.66%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 53.26 and 942.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.16. OQ Exploration and Production's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OQ Exploration and Production (MUS:OQEP), the current Operating Margin % is 74.66% 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.
OQ Exploration and Production is engaged in identifying, acquiring, managing, and operating interests in petroleum and other related enterprises. The company reports across two operating segments: blocks operated by OQEP and blocks operated by other entities. The company generates majority of revenue from blocks operated by other entities.
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