NGL (NGL Energy Partners LP) ROA %: -26.89% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NGL NGL Energy Partners LP NGL
41 GF Score
Price $15.11
GF Value $4.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is NGL Energy Partners LP ROA %?

NGL Energy Partners LP NGL -1.63% 41 ROA % is -26.89% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Oil & Gas companies, NGL Energy Partners LP ranks worse than 70.21% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NGL Energy Partners LP's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,151 Mil. NGL Energy Partners LP's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,279 Mil. Therefore, NGL Energy Partners LP's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.89%.

The historical rank and industry rank for NGL Energy Partners LP's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

NGL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.28   Med: -1.94   Max: 5.97
Current: -3.29

During the past 13 years, NGL Energy Partners LP's highest ROA % was 5.97%. The lowest was -10.28%. And the median was -1.94%.

NGL's ROA % is ranked worse than
70.21% of 1024 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs NGL: -3.29

NGL Energy Partners LP  (NYSE:NGL) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-1150.72/4279.062
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1150.72 / 3798.04)*(3798.04 / 4279.062)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-30.3 %*0.8876
=-26.89 %

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.


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NGL Energy Partners LP ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NGL Energy Partners LP'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.

NGL Energy Partners LP ROA % Chart

NGL Energy Partners LP Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.07 0.89 -2.74 0.82 -3.24

NGL Energy Partners LP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.16 6.27 2.76 4.35 -26.89

NGL vs GEL, TNK, FLNG: ROA % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, NGL Energy Partners LP'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.


NGL Energy Partners LP ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NGL Energy Partners LP's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NGL Energy Partners LP's ROA % falls into.


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NGL Energy Partners LP ROA % Calculation

NGL Energy Partners LP's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-142.295/( (4609.44+4175.539)/ 2 )
=-142.295/4392.4895
=-3.24 %

NGL Energy Partners LP's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1150.72/( (4382.585+4175.539)/ 2 )
=-1150.72/4279.062
=-26.89 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -26.89% mean?
NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL) has a ROA % of -26.89% 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 NGL Energy Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NGL Energy Partners LP ranks #719 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is NGL Energy Partners LP's ROA % too high?
NGL Energy Partners LP's current ROA % is -26.89%. Based on the distribution chart, NGL Energy Partners LP ranks #719 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NGL Energy Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NGL Energy Partners LP's ROA % compare to GEL and TNK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NGL Energy Partners LP ranks #719 out of 1024 companies for ROA %. This places NGL Energy Partners LP in the lower half of its 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 NGL Energy Partners LP 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. NGL Energy Partners LP's current ROA % is -26.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NGL Energy Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.39, compared to a current price of $15.11 — trading 244.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -26.89%. NGL Energy Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL), the current ROA % is -26.89% 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 NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGL Energy Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.11 is trading 244.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.39. GuruFocus considers NGL Energy Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGL:

  • ROA %: -26.89%
  • GF Value™: $4.39 vs. price of $15.11 (244.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NGL Energy Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NGLpC.PFD:USANGLpB.PFD:USA
Address 6120 South Yale Avenue, Suite 1300, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74136
NGL Energy Partners LP is a USA-based firm that owns and operates a vertically integrated energy business. The company's operating segments include Crude Oil Logistics, Water Solutions, and Liquids Logistics. It operates crude oil Logistics, owns pipeline injection stations, and offers services for the treatment and disposal of wastewater generated from crude oil and natural gas production, as well as for the disposal of solids, such as tank bottoms and drilling fluids. The firm also supplies natural gas liquids to retailers, wholesalers, refiners, and petrochemical plants and sells propane and distillates.
41GF Score

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