Petronet LNGNSE:PETRONET +0.65%88 Pretax Margin % is 19.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 9.90. GuruFocus rates NSE:PETRONET with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹254.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Petronet LNG ranks better than 66.74% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Petronet LNG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,944 Mil. Petronet LNG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹94,421 Mil. Therefore, Petronet LNG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petronet LNG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PETRONET'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 9.9 Max: 15.23
Current: 11.78
NSE:PETRONET's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.74% of 917
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.21
vs NSE:PETRONET: 11.78
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.
Petronet LNG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Petronet LNG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petronet LNG'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.
NSE:PETRONET vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petronet LNG'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.
Petronet LNG Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petronet LNG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petronet LNG'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.
Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.00% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Petronet LNG and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 9.90. Over the past decade, Petronet LNG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 15.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #305 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Petronet LNG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Petronet LNG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.00% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 9.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 15.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.21. Petronet LNG's value of 19.00% is 264.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #305 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petronet LNG has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronet LNG's Pretax Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #305 out of 917 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Petronet LNG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.21. Petronet LNG's value of 19.00% is 264.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Petronet LNG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 15.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.90 vs. the industry median of 5.21, Petronet LNG 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 5.21, based on 917 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. Petronet LNG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.00% is 264.7% 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 Petronet LNG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petronet LNG's current Pretax Margin % is 19.00%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 9.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronet LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹254.33, compared to a current price of ₹278.95 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.00%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 9.90 and 264.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.21. Petronet LNG's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.00% 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹278.95 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹254.33.
GuruFocus considers Petronet LNG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PETRONET:
Pretax Margin %: 19.00% (92% above median its 10-year median of 9.90)
GF Value™: ₹254.33 vs. price of ₹278.95 (9.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 264.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#305 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PETRONET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petronet LNG Ltd is an oil and gas refining and marketing company formed by the government of India. The company operates liquified natural gas receiving and regasification terminals across India. Through its terminals, it also offers tolling services and re-loading terminals. The company has a single operating segment which is Natural Gas Business. Petronet LNG also owns a solid cargo port at Dahej with facilities to import and export products such as steel, coal, and fertilizer in bulk. Sales are largely composed of regasified liquefied natural gas and the majority of its revenue is derived from India.
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