China Oilfield ServicesCHOLF 74 Pretax Margin % is 10.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 8.99. GuruFocus rates CHOLF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, China Oilfield Services ranks better than 63.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Oilfield Services's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHOLF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.93 Med: 8.99 Max: 11.67
Current: 10.12
CHOLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.74% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs CHOLF: 10.12
China Oilfield Services (OTCPK:CHOLF) 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.
China Oilfield Services Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Oilfield Services 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.
CHOLF vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, China Oilfield Services'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.
China Oilfield Services Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oilfield Services's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oilfield Services'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.
China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Oilfield Services and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 8.99. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #334 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is China Oilfield Services' Pretax Margin % too high?
China Oilfield Services' current Pretax Margin % of 10.23% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.99. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. China Oilfield Services' value of 10.23% is 97.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #334 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Oilfield Services has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oilfield Services' Pretax Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #334 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts China Oilfield Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. China Oilfield Services' value of 10.23% is 97.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.99 vs. the industry median of 5.18, China Oilfield Services 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.18, based on 921 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. China Oilfield Services's current Pretax Margin % of 10.23% is 97.5% 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 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 China Oilfield Services 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. China Oilfield Services's current Pretax Margin % is 10.23%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oilfield Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.34, compared to a current price of $0.88 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.23%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.99 and 97.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.18. China Oilfield Services' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.23% 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.88 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Oilfield Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHOLF:
Pretax Margin %: 10.23% (14% above median its 10-year median of 8.99)
GF Value™: $1.34 vs. price of $0.88 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#334 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHOLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oilfield Services Ltd is engaged in the provision of oilfield services including drilling services, well services, marine support services, and geophysical acquisition and surveying services. It operates in four segments namely the drilling services segment offers oilfield drilling services, the well services segment offers logging and downhole services, the marine support services segment is engaged in the transportation of materials, supplies, and personnel to offshore facilities, moving and positioning drilling structures, and the geophysical acquisition and surveying services segment is engaged in the provision of offshore seismic data acquisition and marine surveying. It generates the majority of its revenue from Well services segment.
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