Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) Pretax Margin %: % (As of Jul. 2017)

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What is Emperor Oil Pretax Margin %?

Emperor Oil FRA:8CV Pretax Margin % is % as of Jul. 2017. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Emperor Oil's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was €0.08 Mil. Emperor Oil's Revenue for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was €0.00 Mil. Therefore, Emperor Oil's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was %.

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


FRA:8CV's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Emperor Oil  (FRA:8CV) 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.

Emperor Oil Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Emperor Oil Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Emperor Oil Pretax Margin % Chart

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FRA:8CV vs AREXQ, LRDC, AEGG: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Emperor Oil'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.

Emperor Oil Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Emperor Oil 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.

Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Jan. 2017 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2017 )
=-0.173/0
= %

Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jul. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Jul. 2017 )
=0.079/0
= %

* 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?
Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Jul. 2017. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Emperor Oil and its competitors.
Is Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin % too high?
Emperor Oil's current Pretax Margin % is %.
How does Emperor Oil's Pretax Margin % compare to AREXQ and LRDC?
Emperor Oil'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 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 Emperor Oil 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. Emperor Oil'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 Emperor Oil stock overvalued right now?
Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) 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 Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Jul. 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.

Emperor Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2750 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 201, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2A 2L5
Emperor Oil Ltd is a Canadian based exploration and development company. Its principal business activities include the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties. Further, it focuses on the exploration and near-term production projects in Sudan.