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.
Arrow Exploration Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arrow Exploration Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arrow Exploration'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.
LSE:AXL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Arrow Exploration'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.
Arrow Exploration Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arrow Exploration's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrow Exploration'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.
Arrow Exploration (LSE:AXL) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arrow Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Exploration ranks #386 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Arrow Exploration's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arrow Exploration's current Pretax Margin % is 25.60%. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Arrow Exploration's value of 25.60% is 395.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Exploration ranks #386 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrow Exploration has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Exploration's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arrow Exploration ranks #386 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Arrow Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Arrow Exploration's value of 25.60% is 395.6% 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 5.17, 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. Arrow Exploration's current Pretax Margin % of 25.60% is 395.6% 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 Arrow Exploration 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. Arrow Exploration's current Pretax Margin % is 25.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Exploration (LSE:AXL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.32, compared to a current price of £0.24 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.60% and 395.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. Arrow Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Arrow Exploration (LSE:AXL), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.60% 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 Arrow Exploration (LSE:AXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Exploration stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.24 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.32.
GuruFocus considers Arrow Exploration to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AXL:
Pretax Margin %: 25.60%
GF Value™: £0.32 vs. price of £0.24 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 395.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#386 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrow Exploration Corp is engaged in oil exploration, development and production, and the acquisition of oil and gas properties. The company operates in two reportable segment: Colombia and Canada. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Colombia. Some of the company's assets are Tapir Block, Capella Field, Oso Pardo, and Santa Isabel. The Canada segment of the company is referred to as the Corporate Segment. The company generates all of its revenue from oil and natural gas sales.
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