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Saudi Arabian Oil CoSAU:2222 +0.15%82 Pretax Margin % is 47.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 51.06. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼27.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks better than 91.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2222'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.06 Med: 51.06 Max: 60.44
Current: 42.99
SAU:2222's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.61% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs SAU:2222: 42.99
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Pretax Margin % of 47.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.06. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 42.06 to 60.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #77 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Pretax Margin % of 47.53% is near median its 10-year median of 51.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.06 to a high of 60.44. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.23. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 47.53% is 808.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #77 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Pretax Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #77 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.23. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 47.53% is 808.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 42.06 to 60.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.06 vs. the industry median of 5.23, Saudi Arabian Oil 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 5.23, 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. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Pretax Margin % of 47.53% is 808.8% 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Pretax Margin % is 47.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼27.07, compared to a current price of ﷼26.68 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 47.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.06 and 808.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.23. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Pretax Margin % is 47.53% 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.68 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼27.07.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:
Pretax Margin %: 47.53% (near median its 10-year median of 51.06)
GF Value™: ﷼27.07 vs. price of ﷼26.68 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 808.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#77 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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