ERHE (ERHC Energy) Pretax Margin %: % (As of Jun. 2017)

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What is ERHC Energy Pretax Margin %?

ERHC Energy ERHE Pretax Margin % is % as of Jun. 2017.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ERHC Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2017 was $-0.19 Mil. ERHC Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2017 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, ERHC Energy's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was %.

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


ERHE's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

ERHC Energy  (OTCPK:ERHE) 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.

ERHC Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms

ERHC Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ERHC 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.

ERHC Energy Pretax Margin % Chart

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ERHE vs AKVA, UNIGF, BRZV: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, ERHC 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.

ERHC Energy Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


ERHC 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.

ERHC 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 )
=-12.047/0
= %

ERHC Energy's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2017 )
=-0.19/0
= %

* 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 % mean?
ERHC Energy (ERHE) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Jun. 2017. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ERHC Energy and its competitors.
Is ERHC Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
ERHC Energy's current Pretax Margin % is %.
How does ERHC Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to AKVA and UNIGF?
ERHC Energy's Pretax Margin % of % can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.27. 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 5.27, 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 ERHC Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ERHC Energy's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ERHC Energy stock overvalued right now?
ERHC Energy (ERHE) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. 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 ERHC Energy (ERHE), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Jun. 2017. 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.

ERHC Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5444 Westheimer Road, Suite 1440, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
ERHC Energy Inc is an exploration company engaged in the exploration of oil and gas in Africa. The company also holds working interests in exploration acreage in the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Chad, the Joint Development Zone between the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Príncipe, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the exclusive economic zone of Sao Tome and Principe.