South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SOUTHWEST'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.8 Med: 14.86 Max: 23.37
Current: 19.29
NSE:SOUTHWEST's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.49% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.86
vs NSE:SOUTHWEST: 19.29
South West Pinnacle Exploration (NSE:SOUTHWEST) 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.
South West Pinnacle Exploration Operating Margin % Related Terms
South West Pinnacle Exploration 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.
South West Pinnacle Exploration Operating Margin % Chart
NSE:SOUTHWEST vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, South West Pinnacle Exploration'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.
South West Pinnacle Exploration Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % falls into.
South West Pinnacle Exploration 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.
South West Pinnacle Exploration (NSE:SOUTHWEST) has a Operating Margin % of 22.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on South West Pinnacle Exploration and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 14.86. Over the past decade, South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.80 to 23.37. According to the industry distribution chart, South West Pinnacle Exploration ranks #252 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % too high?
South West Pinnacle Exploration's current Operating Margin % of 22.09% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.80 to a high of 23.37. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. South West Pinnacle Exploration's value of 22.09% is 222% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South West Pinnacle Exploration ranks #252 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South West Pinnacle Exploration has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South West Pinnacle Exploration's Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, South West Pinnacle Exploration ranks #252 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts South West Pinnacle Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. South West Pinnacle Exploration's value of 22.09% is 222% above this benchmark. Historically, South West Pinnacle Exploration's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.80 to 23.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.86 vs. the industry median of 6.86, South West Pinnacle Exploration 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 6.86, based on 916 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. South West Pinnacle Exploration's current Operating Margin % of 22.09% is 222% 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 South West Pinnacle Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South West Pinnacle Exploration's current Operating Margin % is 22.09%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 14.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South West Pinnacle Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South West Pinnacle Exploration (NSE:SOUTHWEST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹207.85, compared to a current price of ₹223.75 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.09%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.86 and 222% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. South West Pinnacle Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 South West Pinnacle Exploration (NSE:SOUTHWEST), the current Operating Margin % is 22.09% 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 South West Pinnacle Exploration (NSE:SOUTHWEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South West Pinnacle Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹223.75 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹207.85.
GuruFocus considers South West Pinnacle Exploration to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SOUTHWEST:
Operating Margin %: 22.09% (49% above median its 10-year median of 14.86)
GF Value™: ₹207.85 vs. price of ₹223.75 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222% above the Oil & Gas median (#252 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SOUTHWEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South West Pinnacle Exploration Business Description
South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd is an exploration services company in India, in the field of Mineral & Unconventional Energy resources. It provides services of Aquifer Mapping, CBM Exploration, CBM Production, Mining, and Others. The group operates in two reportable segments: Drilling & exploration and Coal mining and trading. It generates the majority of revenue from the Drilling & Exploration segment. It has a business presence in the domestic and overseas markets.
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