KOSK (Metawells Oil & Gas) Pre-Tax Income: $-0.07 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2010)

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What is Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income?

Metawells Oil & Gas KOSK +76.67% Pre-Tax Income is $-0.07 Mil as of Sep. 2010.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Metawells Oil & Gas's pretax income for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.07 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.07 Mil. Metawells Oil & Gas's pretax margin was -7,000.00%.


Metawells Oil & Gas  (OTCPK:KOSK) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Metawells Oil & Gas's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-0.07/0.001
=-7,000.00%

* 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.


Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metawells Oil & Gas's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income Chart

Metawells Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Pre-Tax Income
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Metawells Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Mar07 Jun07 Dec07 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.07

KOSK vs ABVN, SPEX: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Metawells Oil & Gas's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.


Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Metawells Oil & Gas's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metawells Oil & Gas's Pre-Tax Income falls into.



Metawells Oil & Gas Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Metawells Oil & Gas's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.087+-0.008+0+0+0.095
=0.00

Metawells Oil & Gas's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.07+0+0+0+0
=-0.07

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.07 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $-0.07 Mil mean?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-0.07 Mil as of Sep. 2010. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Metawells Oil & Gas' current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.07 Mil.
How does Metawells Oil & Gas' Pre-Tax Income compare to ABVN and SPEX?
Metawells Oil & Gas' Pre-Tax Income of $-0.07 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors. Metawells Oil & Gas's current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.07 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a current Pre-Tax Income of $-0.07 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.07 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.07 Mil as of Sep. 2010. 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY, USA, 10528
Metawells Oil & Gas Inc is a holding company engaged in two sectors: energy and technology. Its goal is to provide high-quality oil and gas services to its clients while minimizing environmental impact and promoting safety. The group focused on the multi-zone development and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) of extreme shallow medium gravity oil.