TotalEnergies EP GabonXPAR:EC +0.49%62 Operating Margin % is 9.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 15.84. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks better than 61.79% on this metric.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) 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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Operating Margin % Related Terms
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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.
XPAR:EC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Operating Margin % falls into.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon 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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) has a Operating Margin % of 9.92% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on TotalEnergies EP Gabon and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 15.84. According to the industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #350 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Operating Margin % too high?
TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Operating Margin % of 9.92% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.84. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's value of 9.92% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #350 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TotalEnergies EP Gabon has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Operating Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #350 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts TotalEnergies EP Gabon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's value of 9.92% is 44.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.84 vs. the industry median of 6.86, TotalEnergies EP Gabon 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. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Operating Margin % of 9.92% is 44.6% 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon 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. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Operating Margin % is 9.92%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 15.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TotalEnergies EP Gabon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.56, compared to a current price of €204.00 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.92%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.84 and 44.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC), the current Operating Margin % is 9.92% 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies EP Gabon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €204.00 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.56.
GuruFocus considers TotalEnergies EP Gabon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EC:
Operating Margin %: 9.92% (37% below median its 10-year median of 15.84)
GF Value™: €132.56 vs. price of €204.00 (53.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#350 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon explores for, produces and sells crude oil and natural gas. The company's sole operation is located in Gabon, Central Africa. Its mining operations are divided into mining concessions and operating licenses.
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