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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. Rockhopper Exploration's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $22.63 Mil. Rockhopper Exploration's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $453.71 Mil. Therefore, Rockhopper Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rockhopper Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RCKHF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.28 Med: -1.56 Max: 22.54
Current: -9.15
During the past 13 years, Rockhopper Exploration's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.54%. The lowest was -60.28%. And the median was -1.56%.
RCKHF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 78.11% of 1028
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs RCKHF: -9.15
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 companys 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 companys 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.
Rockhopper Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rockhopper Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rockhopper Exploration'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.
RCKHF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Rockhopper Exploration'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.
Rockhopper Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Rockhopper Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rockhopper Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.99% mean?
Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.99% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rockhopper Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #803 out of 1028 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Rockhopper Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rockhopper Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.99%. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. Rockhopper Exploration's value of 4.99% is 142.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #803 out of 1028 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rockhopper Exploration has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockhopper Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Rockhopper Exploration ranks #803 out of 1028 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rockhopper Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. Rockhopper Exploration's value of 4.99% is 142.8% above this benchmark. 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 2.06, based on 1,028 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. Rockhopper Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.99% is 142.8% 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 Rockhopper Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rockhopper Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockhopper Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.96 — trading 773.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.99% and 142.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.06. Rockhopper Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.99% 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 Rockhopper Exploration (RCKHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockhopper Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.96 is trading 773.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
GuruFocus considers Rockhopper Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCKHF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.99%
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.96 (773.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#803 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCKHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rockhopper Exploration PLC s an oil and gas exploration and production company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin. The principal activity of the Group is the exploration, appraisal and development of its oil and gas acreage. The Group's is into explore, appraise, develop and manage production from its acreage both safely and responsibly. The business is only engaged in one business, that of upstream oil and gas exploration and production. The Group's operations are located and managed in three geographically distinct business units; namely the Falkland Islands, the Greater Mediterranean, and Corporate (includes UK and the Ombrina Mare Arbitration).
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