InterOil Exploration and Production ASA (OSL:IOX) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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OSL:IOX InterOil Exploration and Production ASA OSL:IOX
21 GF Score
Price kr2.74
GF Value kr1.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is InterOil Exploration and Production ASA Profitability Rank?

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA OSL:IOX -1.79% 21 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:IOX with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -43.00%. As of today, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


InterOil Exploration and Production ASA Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSL:IOX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA'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.


InterOil Exploration and Production ASA Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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InterOil Exploration and Production ASA 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.

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-18.688 / 43.46
=-43.00 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

InterOil Exploration and Production ASA has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
InterOil Exploration and Production ASA (OSL:IOX) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on InterOil Exploration and Production ASA and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank too high?
InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas 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 InterOil Exploration and Production ASA and its competitors. InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InterOil Exploration and Production ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA (OSL:IOX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.26, compared to a current price of kr2.74 — trading 117.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. InterOil Exploration and Production ASA's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 7 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 InterOil Exploration and Production ASA (OSL:IOX), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025. 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 InterOil Exploration and Production ASA (OSL:IOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterOil Exploration and Production ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr2.74 is trading 117.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.26. GuruFocus considers InterOil Exploration and Production ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:IOX:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: kr1.26 vs. price of kr2.74 (117.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 7 warning signs

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


InterOil Exploration and Production ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Advokatfirmaet Schjodt AS, Ruselokkveien 14, Oslo, NOR, 0251
InterOil Exploration and Production ASA is an upstream oil exploration and production company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, production, purchase, and sale of oil and natural gas deposits. The group has a reportable segment namely Colombia and Argentina, which consists of upstream activities including oil and natural gas exploration, field development, and production from its licenses in Colombia, which is the group's strategic business unit. The operations of the firm are carried out in Colombia and Argentina.
21GF Score

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