International PetroleumIPCFF -3.06%74 Pretax Margin % is 8.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 17.98. GuruFocus rates IPCFF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, International Petroleum ranks better than 50.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Petroleum's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IPCFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.28 Med: 17.98 Max: 37.46
Current: 5.44
IPCFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.98% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs IPCFF: 5.44
International Petroleum (OTCPK:IPCFF) 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.
International Petroleum Pretax Margin % Related Terms
International Petroleum 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.
IPCFF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, International Petroleum'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.
International Petroleum Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Petroleum's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Petroleum'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.
International Petroleum (IPCFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Petroleum and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 17.98. According to the industry distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #449 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is International Petroleum's Pretax Margin % too high?
International Petroleum's current Pretax Margin % of 8.42% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.98. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. International Petroleum's value of 8.42% is 63% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #449 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Petroleum's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #449 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts International Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. International Petroleum's value of 8.42% is 63% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.98 vs. the industry median of 5.17, International Petroleum 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 5.17, based on 916 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. International Petroleum's current Pretax Margin % of 8.42% is 63% 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 International Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Petroleum's current Pretax Margin % is 8.42%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 17.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum (IPCFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.08, compared to a current price of $21.72 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.42%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.98 and 63% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. International Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 International Petroleum (IPCFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.42% 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 International Petroleum (IPCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.72 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.08.
GuruFocus considers International Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPCFF:
Pretax Margin %: 8.42% (53% below median its 10-year median of 17.98)
GF Value™: $13.08 vs. price of $21.72 (66% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% above the Oil & Gas median (#449 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Petroleum Corp is an international oil and gas exploration and production company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas. Geographically, the company holds a portfolio of oil and gas production assets and development projects in Canada, Malaysia, and France. It is based in Canada and derives revenue from the sales of gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids, of which key revenue is derived from the sales of crude oil.
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