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Weatherford International (MIL:1WFRD) 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.
Weatherford International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Weatherford International 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.
MIL:1WFRD vs AROC, KGS, NOV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Weatherford International'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.
Weatherford International Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Weatherford International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weatherford International'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.
Weatherford International (MIL:1WFRD) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.79% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Weatherford International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #352 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Weatherford International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Weatherford International's current Pretax Margin % is 6.79%. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.45. Weatherford International's value of 6.79% is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #352 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weatherford International has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weatherford International's Pretax Margin % compare to AROC and KGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #352 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Weatherford International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.45. Weatherford International's value of 6.79% is 24.6% 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 5.45, based on 918 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. Weatherford International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.79% is 24.6% 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 Weatherford International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weatherford International's current Pretax Margin % is 6.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weatherford International stock overvalued right now?
Weatherford International (MIL:1WFRD) has a current Pretax Margin % of 6.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.18, compared to a current price of €87.74 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.79% and 24.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.45. Weatherford International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Weatherford International (MIL:1WFRD), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.79% as of Jun. 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 Weatherford International (MIL:1WFRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €87.74 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.18.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WFRD:
Pretax Margin %: 6.79%
GF Value™: €85.18 vs. price of €87.74 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#352 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WFRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It operates across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, where Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia account for over 25% of sales. Weatherford also offers manufacturing, research, and training services. Performance is reported through three segments: drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention.
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