AKVA (Arkanova Energy) Pretax Margin %: -2,221.00% (As of Sep. 2016)


What is Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin %?

Arkanova Energy AKVA -99.00% Pretax Margin % is -2,221.00% as of Sep. 2016.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Arkanova Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $-2.22 Mil. Arkanova Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $0.10 Mil. Therefore, Arkanova Energy's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was -2,221.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


AKVA's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.18
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Arkanova Energy  (OTCPK:AKVA) Pretax Margin % Explanation

The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.

The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.

It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.

The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arkanova Energy's Pretax 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.

Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin % Chart

Arkanova Energy Annual Data
Trend Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16
Pretax Margin %
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Arkanova Energy Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -665.91 -735.63 -856.92 -604.00 -2,221.00

AKVA vs EUENF, ATLS, JONEQ: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.

Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Arkanova Energy Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2016 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2016 )
=-4.022/0.351
=-1,145.87 %

Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Sep. 2016 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2016 )
=-2.221/0.1
=-2,221.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -2,221.00% mean?
Arkanova Energy (AKVA) has a Pretax Margin % of -2,221.00% as of Sep. 2016. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arkanova Energy and its competitors.
Is Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arkanova Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -2,221.00%.
How does Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to EUENF and ATLS?
Arkanova Energy's Pretax Margin % of -2,221.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.18, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arkanova Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arkanova Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -2,221.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arkanova Energy stock overvalued right now?
Arkanova Energy (AKVA) has a current Pretax Margin % of -2,221.00%. The current Pretax Margin % is -2,221.00%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arkanova Energy (AKVA), the current Pretax Margin % is -2,221.00% as of Sep. 2016. 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.

Arkanova Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 3809 Juniper Trace, Suite 201, Austin, TX, USA, 78738
Arkanova Energy Corp is a junior producing oil and gas company. The company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of prospective oil and gas properties. The company holds mineral leases in leasehold interests located in Pondera and Glacier Counties, Montana. Its subsidiaries include Arkanova Acquisition Corporation, Prism Corporation and Provident Energy of Montana, LLC.