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The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500186'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64 Med: 40.57 Max: 156.97
Current: 24.54
BOM:500186's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.24% of 917
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.25
vs BOM:500186: 24.54
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Pretax 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Pretax Margin % Chart
BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co'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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a Pretax Margin % of -4.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 156.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #172 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Pretax Margin % is -4.37%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 156.97. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #172 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #172 out of 917 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.25. Historically, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 156.97 over the past decade. 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 5.25, based on 917 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Pretax Margin % is -4.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.22, compared to a current price of ₹159.75 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -4.37%. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current Pretax Margin % is -4.37% 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹159.75 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.22.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:
Pretax Margin %: -4.37%
GF Value™: ₹72.22 vs. price of ₹159.75 (121.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
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