Index Oil and Gas Profit Margin

Index Oil and Gas (IXOG) currently reports a profit margin of -331.55% as of March 2009. That compares with -114.12% in the prior-year period — down 190.5% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.09%. Use the charts on this page to explore Index Oil and Gas's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Index Oil and Gas's profit margin decreased from -114.12% to -331.55% — a 190.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2009). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Index Oil and Gas's profit margin of -331.55% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.09%. That is roughly 2633.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Index Oil and Gas's current -331.55% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.09%) and against IXOG's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -331.55%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.09%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Index Oil and Gas, and consider following IXOG for alerts when major investors trade the stock.