ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nighthawk Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was £-4.45 Mil.
Nighthawk Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was £30.89 Mil. Therefore, Nighthawk Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was -14.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nighthawk Energy's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HAWK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.2 Med: -5.66 Max: 17.84
Current: -32.07
During the past 11 years, Nighthawk Energy's highest ROA % was 17.84%. The lowest was -88.20%. And the median was -5.66%.
LSE:HAWK's ROA % is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 1.93
vs LSE:HAWK: -32.07
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2017) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2017) 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.
Nighthawk Energy ROA % Related Terms
Nighthawk Energy ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nighthawk 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, Nighthawk 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.
Nighthawk Energy ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nighthawk Energy's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nighthawk 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2017) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a ROA % of -14.40% as of Jun. 2017. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nighthawk Energy and its competitors.
Is Nighthawk Energy's ROA % too high?
Nighthawk Energy's current ROA % is -14.40%.
How does Nighthawk Energy's ROA % compare to FPPP and UNGS?
Nighthawk Energy's ROA % of -14.40% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. 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 1.93, based on 1,024 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 Nighthawk Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nighthawk Energy's current ROA % is -14.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nighthawk Energy stock overvalued right now?
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a current ROA % of -14.40%. The current ROA % is -14.40%. 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 Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK), the current ROA % is -14.40% as of Jun. 2017. 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.
Nighthawk Energy PLC is an independent exploration and production company that operates in the Eastern Colorado plains. The company through its subsidiaries are focused primarily on the exploration and development of oil-producing assets located in and around Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America. It has only one operating segment: Production of, Exploration for, and Investment in Hydrocarbons. The company holds a working interest in and is the operator of Smoky Hill and Jolly Ranch projects. Its current projects span approximately 150,000 net acres across Lincoln, Elbert, and Washington Counties, Colorado.
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