You might have a point, but when ALL so called oil companies under extreme duress are posting excellent profit margins from 3 Billions upward of 33 Billions(Chevron Corp)it is hardly a sign of emergency operation.
You may want to take an Accounting Class.
Have you ever read a financial statement?
Well my WIFE wrote one for Texaco. She worked for Texaco Oil (an eevil oil company for thirty years.).
A corporation is in the business of supplying goods and services.
Have you been to Russia? Spokwn with Russian engineers? Well, My WIFE has. Ever been to Texaco's International World Headquarters? Well I know five CEO's there.
It appears that with your philosphy, you would not let your child open up a lemonade stand.<(shaking head at dopey uninformed ...).