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Hindustan Oil Exploration CoBOM:500186 -0.16%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:500186 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹71.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Oil & Gas companies, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks worse than 55.99% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹311 Mil. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹13,847 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500186'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69 Med: 11.5 Max: 34.05
Current: 4.62
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.05%. The lowest was 2.69%. And the median was 11.50%.
BOM:500186's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 55.99% of 943
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.79
vs BOM:500186: 4.62
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.24% mean?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 11.50. Over the past decade, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.69 to 34.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #528 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.24% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 11.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 34.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.79. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 2.24% is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #528 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #528 out of 943 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.79. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 2.24% is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.69 to 34.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 6.79, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has consistently been below 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-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.79, based on 943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.24% is 67% below 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.24%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 11.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹71.42, compared to a current price of ₹160.75 — trading 125.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.24%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 67% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.79. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.24% 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹160.75 is trading 125.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹71.42.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.24% (81% below median its 10-year median of 11.50)
GF Value™: ₹71.42 vs. price of ₹160.75 (125.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67% below the Oil & Gas median (#528 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
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