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Ratio Energies LPRTEXF 79 Pretax Margin % is 42.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 46.41. GuruFocus rates RTEXF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Oil & Gas companies, Ratio Energies LP ranks better than 92.68% on this metric.
Ratio Energies LP (OTCPK:RTEXF) 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.
Ratio Energies LP Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ratio Energies LP Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ratio Energies LP'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.
RTEXF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Ratio Energies LP'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.
Ratio Energies LP Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ratio Energies LP's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ratio Energies LP'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.
Ratio Energies LP (RTEXF) has a Pretax Margin % of 42.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ratio Energies LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.41. Over the past decade, Ratio Energies LP's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 51.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ratio Energies LP ranks #68 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Ratio Energies LP's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ratio Energies LP's current Pretax Margin % of 42.26% is near median its 10-year median of 46.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 51.77. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.64. Ratio Energies LP's value of 42.26% is 649.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ratio Energies LP ranks #68 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ratio Energies LP has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ratio Energies LP's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ratio Energies LP ranks #68 out of 929 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ratio Energies LP in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.64. Ratio Energies LP's value of 42.26% is 649.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ratio Energies LP's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 51.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.41 vs. the industry median of 5.64, Ratio Energies LP 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 5.64, based on 929 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. Ratio Energies LP's current Pretax Margin % of 42.26% is 649.3% 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 Ratio Energies LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ratio Energies LP's current Pretax Margin % is 42.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ratio Energies LP stock overvalued right now?
Ratio Energies LP (RTEXF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 42.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 42.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.41 and 649.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.64. Ratio Energies LP's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ratio Energies LP (RTEXF), the current Pretax Margin % is 42.26% 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 Ratio Energies LP (RTEXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ratio Energies LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
Key valuation signals for RTEXF:
Pretax Margin %: 42.26% (near median its 10-year median of 46.41)
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.35 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 649.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#68 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTEXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ratio Energies LP focuses on the engaged in exploration, development, and production of natural gas and condensate from the Leviathan reservoir in the area of the Leviathan South and Leviathan North.
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