The historical rank and industry rank for ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,012.16%. The lowest was -357.06%. And the median was -270.22%.
OSL:EMGS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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.
OSL:EMGS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 944 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73. 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 6.73, based on 944 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.00, compared to a current price of kr0.19 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.19 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.00.
GuruFocus considers ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:EMGS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: kr2.00 vs. price of kr0.19 (90.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:EMGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Business Description
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA is a company engaged in offering electromagnetic services. The company uses the electromagnetic survey method to locate hydrocarbons in offshore reservoirs. The company's focus is on planning, acquisition, processing, modeling, interpretation, and integration of electromagnetic data. Oil and gas companies, as well as other customers, utilize its services to determine whether an offshore area is suitable for the commercial production of hydrocarbons. The company operates in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Norway, North and South America, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. The majority of their revenue is generated from Asia and the Pacific Ocean. It makes money through proprietary contract sales and multi-client sales.
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