Blue Dolphin Energy Company
BDCO
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#19089
Blue Dolphin Energy Company specializes in the refinement and distribution of... Blue Dolphin Energy Company specializes in the refinement and distribution of petroleum products across the United States. The firm's activities are divided into two core segments: Refinery Operations, and Tolling and Terminaling. Through its Refinery Operations, BDCO manufactures finished products, notably jet fuel, as well as a range of intermediate products like naphtha, heavy oil-based mud blendstock, and atmospheric gas oil. Additionally, the company provides tolling and terminaling services for external clients at its Nixon facility. Established in 1986, this Houston, Texas-based enterprise operates as a subsidiary of Lazarus Energy Holdings, LLC.
Share Price
$7.70
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$114.90M
Change (1 day)
-8.33%
Change (1 year)
305.26%
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Operating Margin for Blue Dolphin Energy Company (BDCO)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 10.26%
According to Blue Dolphin Energy Company's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 10.26%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 0.54%.
Operating Margin history for Blue Dolphin Energy Company from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 10.26% | 1,800.00% |
| 2025 | 0.54% | -139.71% |
| 2024 | -1.36% | -114.20% |
| 2023 | 9.58% | 19.45% |
| 2022 | 8.02% | -531.18% |
| 2021 | -1.86% | -58.57% |
| 2020 | -4.49% | -355.11% |
| 2019 | 1.76% | 134.67% |
| 2018 | 0.75% | -108.87% |
| 2017 | -8.46% | 16.05% |
| 2016 | -7.29% | -312.54% |
| 2015 | 3.43% | 38.31% |
| 2014 | 2.48% | -369.57% |
| 2013 | -0.92% | -75.92% |
| 2012 | -3.82% | -113.98% |
| 2011 | 27.33% | -171.32% |
| 2010 | -38.32% | -81.57% |
| 2009 | -207.92% | 199.12% |
| 2008 | -69.51% | 11.95% |
| 2007 | -62.09% | -903.23% |
| 2006 | 7.73% | 114.72% |
| 2005 | 3.60% | -101.92% |
| 2004 | -187.67% | 289.84% |
| 2003 | -48.14% | -33.72% |
| 2002 | -72.63% | 15.03% |
| 2001 | -63.14% | -45.79% |
| 2000 | -116.47% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.21% | -98.91% |
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| 7.95% | -99.23% |
US
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| 11.97% | -98.83% |
US
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| 9.28% | -99.10% |
US
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| 9.50% | -99.07% |
TW
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin
What is Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin?
Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin is 10.26%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin was 0.54%, compared with -1.36% in 2024.
How has Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin was highest in 2023 (9.58%) and lowest in 2020 (-4.49%).
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Blue Dolphin Energy Company's operating margin (10.26%) is higher than that of 3 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Valero Energy Corporation, with 11.97%.