ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. VAALCO Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-281.3 Mil.
VAALCO Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £686.4 Mil. Therefore, VAALCO Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAALCO Energy's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EGY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.32 Med: 6.89 Max: 79.88
Current: -15.28
During the past 13 years, VAALCO Energy's highest ROA % was 79.88%. The lowest was -27.32%. And the median was 6.89%.
LSE:EGY's ROA % is ranked worse than 83.2% of 1030
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs LSE:EGY: -15.28
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) 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.
VAALCO Energy ROA % Related Terms
VAALCO Energy ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAALCO Energy's ROA % 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VAALCO Energy's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a ROA % of -40.98% 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 VAALCO Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #857 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is VAALCO Energy's ROA % too high?
VAALCO Energy's current ROA % is -40.98%. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #857 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's ROA % compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #857 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places VAALCO Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. 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 1.89, based on 1,030 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. 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 VAALCO Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAALCO Energy's current ROA % is -40.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.79, compared to a current price of £3.95 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -40.98%. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current ROA % is -40.98% 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.95 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.79.
GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:
ROA %: -40.98%
GF Value™: £2.79 vs. price of £3.95 (41.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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