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The historical rank and industry rank for Antero Resources's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7A6'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.98 Med: -2.27 Max: 29.4
Current: 23.89
FRA:7A6's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.63% of 919
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs FRA:7A6: 23.89
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) 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.
Antero Resources Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Antero Resources Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Antero Resources'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.
FRA:7A6 vs APA, RRC, OVV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Antero Resources'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.
Antero Resources Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Antero Resources's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Antero Resources'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.
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) has a Pretax Margin % of 37.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Antero Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #178 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Antero Resources' Pretax Margin % too high?
Antero Resources' current Pretax Margin % is 37.24%. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.27. Antero Resources' value of 37.24% is 606.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #178 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' Pretax Margin % compare to APA and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #178 out of 919 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Antero Resources in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.27. Antero Resources' value of 37.24% is 606.6% above this benchmark. 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 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. Antero Resources's current Pretax Margin % of 37.24% is 606.6% 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 Antero Resources 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. Antero Resources's current Pretax Margin % is 37.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.12, compared to a current price of €30.21 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 37.24% and 606.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.27. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6), the current Pretax Margin % is 37.24% 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.21 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.12.
GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7A6:
Pretax Margin %: 37.24%
GF Value™: €39.12 vs. price of €30.21 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 606.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#178 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7A6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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