Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -107.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:4LT1 Northern Oil & Gas Inc HAM:4LT1
60 GF Score
Price €19.20
GF Value €27.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Northern Oil & Gas HAM:4LT1 +3.50% 60 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -107.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:4LT1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Oil & Gas companies, Northern Oil & Gas ranks worse than 86.32% 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. Northern Oil & Gas's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,809 Mil. Northern Oil & Gas's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,680 Mil. Therefore, Northern Oil & Gas's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -107.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Oil & Gas's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:4LT1' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -540.37   Med: 12.78   Max: 161.02
Current: -28.4

During the past 13 years, Northern Oil & Gas's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 161.02%. The lowest was -540.37%. And the median was 12.78%.

HAM:4LT1's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
86.32% of 943 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.78 vs HAM:4LT1: -28.40

Northern Oil & Gas  (HAM:4LT1) 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.


Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Oil & Gas'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.

Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Northern Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Northern Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:4LT1 vs MNR, TALO, KRP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Northern Oil & Gas'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.


Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Oil & Gas's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Northern Oil & Gas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Northern Oil & Gas's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=33.102/( (2216.015+1815.895 )/ 2 )
=33.102/2015.955
=1.64 %

Northern Oil & Gas's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1809.052/( (1815.895+1543.503)/ 2 )
=-1809.052/1679.699
=-107.70 %

* 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 -107.70% mean?
Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -107.70% 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 Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #814 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Northern Oil & Gas' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Northern Oil & Gas' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -107.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #814 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Oil & Gas' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MNR and TALO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Northern Oil & Gas ranks #814 out of 943 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Northern Oil & Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78. 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 6.78, 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. 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 Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Oil & Gas's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -107.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.44, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -107.70%. Northern Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -107.70% 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 Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.44. GuruFocus considers Northern Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:4LT1:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -107.70%
  • GF Value™: €27.44 vs. price of €19.20 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:4LT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northern Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NOG:USA4LT1:Germany
Address 4350 Baker Road, Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN, USA, 55343
Northern Oil & Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. The company's oil and natural gas sales come from three geographic areas in the United States: the Williston Basin (North Dakota and Montana), the Permian Basin (New Mexico and Texas), the Uinta Basin, and the Appalachian Basin (Pennsylvania and Ohio).
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