Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:I49 Master Drilling Group Ltd FRA:I49
58 GF Score
Price €0.87
GF Value €0.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Master Drilling Group Profitability Rank?

Master Drilling Group FRA:I49 58 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:I49 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Master Drilling Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Master Drilling Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.80%. As of today, Master Drilling Group's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Master Drilling Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:I49 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Master Drilling Group Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Master Drilling Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Master Drilling Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Master Drilling Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=22.441032178643 / 133.59639239756
=16.80 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Master Drilling Group has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Master Drilling Group Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Master Drilling Group and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Master Drilling Group's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Master Drilling Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
Master Drilling Group's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Master Drilling Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Construction industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Master Drilling Group and its competitors. Master Drilling Group's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Master Drilling Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.81, compared to a current price of €0.87 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Master Drilling Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.87 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.81. GuruFocus considers Master Drilling Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:I49:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.81 vs. price of €0.87 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Master Drilling Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MDI:South Africa
Address 4 Bosman Street, PO Box 902, Fochville, GT, ZAF, 2515
Master Drilling Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiary companies is engaged in providing specialized drilling services and solutions that enforce business rules, optimize output, safeguard miners, protect/manage assets and locate missing persons for blue-chip and mid-tier companies in the mining, civil engineering, construction and hydroelectric power sectors across a number of commodities and geographies. Its activities include the Sale of industrial products, Raise boring, Support services, Slim drilling, and New rock boring technology.
58GF Score

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