PTT Exploration & Production PCLFRA:NVAL 78 Pretax Margin % is 32.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 36.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:NVAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, PTT Exploration & Production PCL ranks better than 88.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PTT Exploration & Production PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NVAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.66 Med: 36.61 Max: 46.69
Current: 35.26
FRA:NVAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.06% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs FRA:NVAL: 35.26
PTT Exploration & Production PCL (FRA:NVAL) 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.
PTT Exploration & Production PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PTT Exploration & Production PCL 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.
PTT Exploration & Production PCL Pretax Margin % Chart
FRA:NVAL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PTT Exploration & Production PCL'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.
PTT Exploration & Production PCL Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PTT Exploration & Production PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTT Exploration & Production PCL'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.
PTT Exploration & Production PCL (FRA:NVAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 32.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PTT Exploration & Production PCL and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 36.61. Over the past decade, PTT Exploration & Production PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.66 to 46.69. According to the industry distribution chart, PTT Exploration & Production PCL ranks #110 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is PTT Exploration & Production PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
PTT Exploration & Production PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 32.84% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 36.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.66 to a high of 46.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. PTT Exploration & Production PCL's value of 32.84% is 534% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTT Exploration & Production PCL ranks #110 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PTT Exploration & Production PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTT Exploration & Production PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PTT Exploration & Production PCL ranks #110 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PTT Exploration & Production PCL in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. PTT Exploration & Production PCL's value of 32.84% is 534% above this benchmark. Historically, PTT Exploration & Production PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.66 to 46.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.61 vs. the industry median of 5.18, PTT Exploration & Production PCL 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. PTT Exploration & Production PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 32.84% is 534% 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 PTT Exploration & Production PCL 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. PTT Exploration & Production PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 32.84%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 36.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTT Exploration & Production PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Exploration & Production PCL (FRA:NVAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.45, compared to a current price of €3.40 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 32.84%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 36.61 and 534% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.18. PTT Exploration & Production PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 PTT Exploration & Production PCL (FRA:NVAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 32.84% 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 PTT Exploration & Production PCL (FRA:NVAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Exploration & Production PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.40 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.45.
GuruFocus considers PTT Exploration & Production PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NVAL:
Pretax Margin %: 32.84% (10% below median its 10-year median of 36.61)
GF Value™: €3.45 vs. price of €3.40 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 534% above the Oil & Gas median (#110 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NVAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PTT Exploration & Production PCL Business Description
PTT Exploration & Production PCL is engaged in the exploration and production of petroleum in Thailand and overseas, and related businesses. Its segments include Exploration and production, which operates in oil and gas exploration and production both domestically and overseas, including overseas gas transportation pipeline, either as an operator or as a joint venture partner with international oil and gas companies. Its domestic projects are located in the Gulf of Thailand. Overseas projects are located in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. Other businesses and corporate consist of investments in other businesses, such as new businesses for energy transition, related businesses, and corporate.
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