COP (ConocoPhillips) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median


COP ConocoPhillips COP
69 GF Score
Price $105.96
GF Value $110.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

ConocoPhillips COP -0.42% 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 8.59. GuruFocus rates COP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Oil & Gas companies, ConocoPhillips ranks better than 72.62% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. ConocoPhillips's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,732 Mil. ConocoPhillips's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $122,332 Mil. Therefore, ConocoPhillips's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ConocoPhillips's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

COP' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.06   Med: 8.59   Max: 20.25
Current: 5.96

During the past 13 years, ConocoPhillips's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.25%. The lowest was -4.06%. And the median was 8.59%.

COP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
72.62% of 1030 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.98 vs COP: 5.96

ConocoPhillips  (NYSE:COP) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ConocoPhillips's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

* 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.

ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

ConocoPhillips Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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ConocoPhillips Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.23 6.39 5.63 4.72 7.14

COP vs EOG, OXY, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, ConocoPhillips's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.


ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ConocoPhillips's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ConocoPhillips's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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ConocoPhillips Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

ConocoPhillips's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=7988/( (122780+121939)/ 2 )
=7988/122359.5
=6.53 %

ConocoPhillips's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8732/( (121939+122725)/ 2 )
=8732/122332
=7.14 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.14% mean?
ConocoPhillips (COP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on ConocoPhillips and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, ConocoPhillips ranks #282 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is ConocoPhillips' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ConocoPhillips' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.14% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.59. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98. ConocoPhillips' value of 7.14% is 260.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ConocoPhillips ranks #282 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ConocoPhillips has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ConocoPhillips' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EOG and OXY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ConocoPhillips ranks #282 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts ConocoPhillips in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98. ConocoPhillips' value of 7.14% is 260.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.59 vs. the industry median of 1.98, ConocoPhillips has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 1.98, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ConocoPhillips's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.14% is 260.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on ConocoPhillips and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ConocoPhillips's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.14%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 8.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ConocoPhillips stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ConocoPhillips (COP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.67, compared to a current price of $105.96 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.14%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.59 and 260.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.98. ConocoPhillips' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ConocoPhillips (COP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.14% as of Mar. 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 ConocoPhillips (COP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ConocoPhillips stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $105.96 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.67. GuruFocus considers ConocoPhillips to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COP:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.14% (17% below median its 10-year median of 8.59)
  • GF Value™: $110.67 vs. price of $105.96 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 260.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#282 of 1030)

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


ConocoPhillips Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 925 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. Its operations are primarily in Alaska and the Lower 48, with footprints in Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. It also has substantial integrated LNG production and marketing activities across geographies.
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