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Weatherford InternationalFRA:0WE -1.67%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 36.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Oil & Gas companies, Weatherford International ranks better than 89.82% 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. Weatherford International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €374 Mil. Weatherford International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,245 Mil. Therefore, Weatherford International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weatherford International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0WE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6057.14 Med: 36.31 Max: 143.05
Current: 36.14
During the past 13 years, Weatherford International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 143.05%. The lowest was -6,057.14%. And the median was 36.31%.
FRA:0WE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.82% of 943
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs FRA:0WE: 36.14
Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) 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.
Weatherford International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Weatherford International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weatherford International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Weatherford International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:0WE vs NOV, AROC, SEI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Weatherford International'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.
Weatherford International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Weatherford International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weatherford International'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 30.01% mean?
Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.01% 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 Weatherford International and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 36.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #96 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Weatherford International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Weatherford International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.01% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 36.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. Weatherford International's value of 30.01% is 343.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #96 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weatherford International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weatherford International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NOV and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #96 out of 943 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Weatherford International in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. Weatherford International's value of 30.01% is 343.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.31 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Weatherford International 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-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.76, 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. Weatherford International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.01% is 343.9% 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-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 Weatherford International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weatherford International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.01%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 36.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weatherford International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.27, compared to a current price of €69.44 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.01%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 36.31 and 343.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.76. Weatherford International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.01% 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €69.44 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.27.
GuruFocus considers Weatherford International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WE:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 30.01% (17% below median its 10-year median of 36.31)
GF Value™: €73.27 vs. price of €69.44 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 343.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#96 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0WE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It operates across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, where Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia account for over 25% of sales. Weatherford also offers manufacturing, research, and training services. Performance is reported through three segments: drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention.
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