Panoro Energy ASASTU:1PZ -1.51%78 Operating Margin % is 5.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 25.75. GuruFocus rates STU:1PZ with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, Panoro Energy ASA ranks better than 76% on this metric.
Panoro Energy ASA (STU:1PZ) 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.
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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.
Panoro Energy ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Panoro Energy ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panoro Energy ASA's Operating 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.
STU:1PZ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Panoro Energy ASA'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.
Panoro Energy ASA Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Panoro Energy ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panoro Energy ASA's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Panoro Energy ASA's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Panoro Energy ASA (STU:1PZ) has a Operating Margin % of 5.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Panoro Energy ASA and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 25.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Panoro Energy ASA ranks #221 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Panoro Energy ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
Panoro Energy ASA's current Operating Margin % of 5.34% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 25.75. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.85. Panoro Energy ASA's value of 5.34% is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panoro Energy ASA ranks #221 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Panoro Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panoro Energy ASA's Operating Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Panoro Energy ASA ranks #221 out of 921 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Panoro Energy ASA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.85. Panoro Energy ASA's value of 5.34% is 22% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.75 vs. the industry median of 6.85, Panoro Energy ASA 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.85, based on 921 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. Panoro Energy ASA's current Operating Margin % of 5.34% is 22% 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 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 Panoro Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panoro Energy ASA's current Operating Margin % is 5.34%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 25.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panoro Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panoro Energy ASA (STU:1PZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.79, compared to a current price of €2.29 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.34%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 25.75 and 22% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.85. Panoro Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Panoro Energy ASA (STU:1PZ), the current Operating Margin % is 5.34% 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 Panoro Energy ASA (STU:1PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panoro Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.29 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.79.
GuruFocus considers Panoro Energy ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1PZ:
Operating Margin %: 5.34% (79% below median its 10-year median of 25.75)
GF Value™: €2.79 vs. price of €2.29 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Oil & Gas median (#221 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panoro Energy ASA is a Norway-based exploration and production company principally engaged in the exploration of oil and gas. The Group has five reportable segments by geographic locations in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia, South Africa, and Corporate and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from Gabon segment.
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