VAALCO EnergyLSE:EGY 79 Pretax Margin % is -142.89% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks worse than 83.79% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. VAALCO Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-67.1 Mil. VAALCO Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £46.9 Mil. Therefore, VAALCO Energy's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -142.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAALCO Energy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EGY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.72 Med: 26.25 Max: 46.22
Current: -40.72
LSE:EGY's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 83.79% of 919
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs LSE:EGY: -40.72
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) 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.
VAALCO Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
VAALCO Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAALCO Energy'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:EGY vs SD, WTI, ZNOG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VAALCO Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Pretax Margin % of -142.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on VAALCO Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #770 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -142.89%. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #770 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #770 out of 919 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places VAALCO Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. 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 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 VAALCO Energy 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. VAALCO Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -142.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.62, compared to a current price of £3.95 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -142.89%. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Pretax Margin % is -142.89% 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.95 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.62.
GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:
Pretax Margin %: -142.89%
GF Value™: £2.62 vs. price of £3.95 (50.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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