Seplat Energy (NSA:SEPLAT) ROA %: 2.21% (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median


NSA:SEPLAT Seplat Energy PLC NSA:SEPLAT
73 GF Score
Price ₦11,363.90
GF Value ₦9,834.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Seplat Energy ROA %?

Seplat Energy NSA:SEPLAT 73 ROA % is 2.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates NSA:SEPLAT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦9,834.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Seplat Energy ranks better than 54.83% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Seplat Energy's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦184,007 Mil. Seplat Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦8,335,538 Mil. Therefore, Seplat Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21%.

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

NSA:SEPLAT' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.69   Med: 2.7   Max: 11.07
Current: 2.86

During the past 13 years, Seplat Energy's highest ROA % was 11.07%. The lowest was -6.69%. And the median was 2.70%.

NSA:SEPLAT's ROA % is ranked better than
54.83% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs NSA:SEPLAT: 2.86

Seplat Energy  (NSA:SEPLAT) 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
=184006.76/8335538.412
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(184006.76 / 4578494.832)*(4578494.832 / 8335538.412)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.02 %*0.5493
=2.21 %

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.


Seplat Energy ROA % Related Terms


Seplat Energy ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seplat 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.

Seplat Energy ROA % Chart

Seplat Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.29 1.92 2.47 2.92 2.48

Seplat Energy 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 1.24 0.38 4.46 4.44 2.21

NSA:SEPLAT vs COP, EOG, OXY: ROA % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Seplat 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.


Seplat Energy ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Seplat Energy's ROA % falls into.


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Seplat Energy ROA % Calculation

Seplat Energy's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=218025.055/( (9295582.877+8280413.034)/ 2 )
=218025.055/8787997.9555
=2.48 %

Seplat Energy'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 )
=184006.76/( (8280413.034+8390663.79)/ 2 )
=184006.76/8335538.412
=2.21 %

* 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 2.21% mean?
Seplat Energy (NSA:SEPLAT) has a ROA % of 2.21% 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 Seplat Energy and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #463 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Seplat Energy's ROA % too high?
Seplat Energy's current ROA % of 2.21% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Seplat Energy's value of 2.21% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #463 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seplat Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seplat Energy's ROA % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #463 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This puts Seplat Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Seplat Energy's value of 2.21% is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Seplat Energy has consistently been above 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 1.89, 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. Seplat Energy's current ROA % of 2.21% is 16.9% above 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 Seplat 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. Seplat Energy's current ROA % is 2.21%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seplat Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seplat Energy (NSA:SEPLAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦9,834.59, compared to a current price of ₦11,363.90 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.21%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 16.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. Seplat Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Seplat Energy (NSA:SEPLAT), the current ROA % is 2.21% 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 Seplat Energy (NSA:SEPLAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seplat Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦11,363.90 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦9,834.59. GuruFocus considers Seplat Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:SEPLAT:

  • ROA %: 2.21% (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: ₦9,834.59 vs. price of ₦11,363.90 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#463 of 1025)

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


Seplat Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Seplat House, Lagos, NGA
Seplat Energy PLC is a Nigerian independent upstream oil and gas company that focuses on production and development opportunities in Nigeria. The company has two reportable segments, namely Oil and Gas. Geographically, it derives a key revenue from India, Spain, the Netherlands, and the USA. The company's exploration assets include OMLs 4, 38, and 41, which are located in Edo and Delta States onshore Nigeria; OPL 283 Marginal Field Area; and OML 53, which is located onshore in Imo State in the North-Eastern Niger Delta.
73GF Score

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