Oil & Natural GasNSE:ONGC -2.88%88 ROA % is 5.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.66. GuruFocus rates NSE:ONGC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹268.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Natural Gas ranks better than 70.78% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Oil & Natural Gas's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹432,786 Mil.
Oil & Natural Gas's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,919,052 Mil. Therefore, Oil & Natural Gas's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil & Natural Gas's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ONGC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14 Med: 5.66 Max: 8.07
Current: 5.33
During the past 13 years, Oil & Natural Gas's highest ROA % was 8.07%. The lowest was 2.14%. And the median was 5.66%.
NSE:ONGC's ROA % is ranked better than 70.78% of 1030
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs NSE:ONGC: 5.33
Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) 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.
Oil & Natural Gas ROA % Related Terms
Oil & Natural Gas ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil & Natural Gas'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 Integrated subindustry, Oil & Natural Gas'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.
Oil & Natural Gas ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil & Natural Gas's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil & Natural Gas'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.
Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) has a ROA % of 5.47% 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 Oil & Natural Gas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.66. Over the past decade, Oil & Natural Gas' ROA % has ranged from 2.14 to 8.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #301 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Oil & Natural Gas' ROA % too high?
Oil & Natural Gas' current ROA % of 5.47% is near median its 10-year median of 5.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 8.07. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.90. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 5.47% is 188.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #301 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oil & Natural Gas has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Natural Gas' ROA % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #301 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This puts Oil & Natural Gas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.90. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 5.47% is 188.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Natural Gas' own ROA % has ranged from 2.14 to 8.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.66 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Oil & Natural Gas 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 1.90, 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. Oil & Natural Gas's current ROA % of 5.47% is 188.7% 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 Oil & Natural Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil & Natural Gas's current ROA % is 5.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹268.60, compared to a current price of ₹233.10 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.66 and 188.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.90. Oil & Natural Gas' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC), the current ROA % is 5.47% 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹233.10 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹268.60.
GuruFocus considers Oil & Natural Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ONGC:
ROA %: 5.47% (near median its 10-year median of 5.66)
GF Value™: ₹268.60 vs. price of ₹233.10 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 188.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#301 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ONGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd is an Indian-based company. It engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and value-added products. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Refining and Marketing, which derives maximum revenue, Exploration and Production, and Petrochemicals. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from India, from its offshore and onshore activities, and is also involved in exploration and production activities outside India.
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