ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NOV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,370 Mil.
NOV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN202,120 Mil. Therefore, NOV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NOV'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37 Med: -0.65 Max: 9.27
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, NOV's highest ROA % was 9.27%. The lowest was -37.00%. And the median was -0.65%.
MEX:NOV's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.17% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs MEX:NOV: 0.81
NOV (MEX:NOV) 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.
NOV ROA % Related Terms
NOV ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOV'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 Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.
NOV ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOV'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.
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a ROA % of 0.68% 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 NOV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #586 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is NOV's ROA % too high?
NOV's current ROA % is 0.68%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. NOV's value of 0.68% is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #586 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's ROA % compare to WFRD and KGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #586 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places NOV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. NOV's value of 0.68% is 64% below this benchmark. 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 1,025 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. NOV's current ROA % of 0.68% is 64% 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 NOV 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. NOV's current ROA % is 0.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current ROA % of 0.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN308.04, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.68% and 64% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current ROA % is 0.68% 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN308.04.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:
ROA %: 0.68%
GF Value™: MXN308.04 vs. price of MXN313.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Oil & Gas median (#586 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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