ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹311 Mil.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹21,708 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500186'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 7.31 Max: 24.54
Current: 3.03
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's highest ROA % was 24.54%. The lowest was 1.47%. And the median was 7.31%.
BOM:500186's ROA % is ranked better than 56.57% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs BOM:500186: 3.03
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROA % Related Terms
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROA % 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a ROA % of 1.43% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 7.31. Over the past decade, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.47 to 24.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #446 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current ROA % of 1.43% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 7.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 24.54. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.91. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 1.43% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #446 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROA % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #446 out of 1027 companies for ROA %. This puts Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.91. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 1.43% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.47 to 24.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.31 vs. the industry median of 1.91, 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 ROA % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROA % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.91, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current ROA % of 1.43% is 25.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current ROA % is 1.43%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 7.31. 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 ₹72.59, compared to a current price of ₹156.80 — trading 116% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.43%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 7.31 and 25.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.91. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current ROA % is 1.43% 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 ₹156.80 is trading 116% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.59.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:
ROA %: 1.43% (80% below median its 10-year median of 7.31)
GF Value™: ₹72.59 vs. price of ₹156.80 (116% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#446 of 1027)
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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