Oil & Gas Development CoLSE:OGDC 92 Pretax Margin % is 60.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 62.67. GuruFocus rates LSE:OGDC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks better than 95.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil & Gas Development Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OGDC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.43 Med: 62.67 Max: 92.79
Current: 59.43
LSE:OGDC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.66% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs LSE:OGDC: 59.43
Oil & Gas Development Co (LSE:OGDC) 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Oil & Gas Development Co 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.
LSE:OGDC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Oil & Gas Development Co'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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil & Gas Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil & Gas Development Co'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.
Oil & Gas Development Co (LSE:OGDC) has a Pretax Margin % of 60.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Oil & Gas Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.67. Over the past decade, Oil & Gas Development Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 49.43 to 92.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #40 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Oil & Gas Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 60.52% is near median its 10-year median of 62.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.43 to a high of 92.79. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 60.52% is 1068.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #40 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oil & Gas Development Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Gas Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #40 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Oil & Gas Development Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 60.52% is 1068.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Gas Development Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 49.43 to 92.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.67 vs. the industry median of 5.18, Oil & Gas Development Co 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 60.52% is 1068.3% 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 Oil & Gas Development Co 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is 60.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Gas Development Co (LSE:OGDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.04, compared to a current price of $8.05 — trading 99.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 60.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.67 and 1068.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.18. Oil & Gas Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Oil & Gas Development Co (LSE:OGDC), the current Pretax Margin % is 60.52% 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 Oil & Gas Development Co (LSE:OGDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Gas Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.05 is trading 99.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.04.
GuruFocus considers Oil & Gas Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:OGDC:
Pretax Margin %: 60.52% (near median its 10-year median of 62.67)
GF Value™: $4.04 vs. price of $8.05 (99.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1068.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#40 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:OGDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oil & Gas Development Co Ltd is a Pakistani state-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. It operates a broad portfolio of oil and gas fields across Pakistan, focusing on exploring, developing, producing, and selling crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and sulfur. The company generates revenue through the sale of these petroleum products, supplying sectors like power generation, fertilizer, and distribution companies. The company also pursues opportunities to expand domestically and internationally, including involvement in mining and energy projects beyond Pakistan.
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