Permian Basin Royalty TrustPBT -2.93%63 ROA % is 665.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 594.29. GuruFocus rates PBT with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks better than 99.61% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.11 Mil.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.82 Mil. Therefore, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 665.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Permian Basin Royalty Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PBT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 406.27 Med: 594.29 Max: 1866.95
Current: 516.04
During the past 13 years, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's highest ROA % was 1866.95%. The lowest was 406.27%. And the median was 594.29%.
PBT's ROA % is ranked better than 99.61% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs PBT: 516.04
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.
* 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 Midstream subindustry, Permian Basin Royalty Trust'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.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Permian Basin Royalty Trust'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.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) has a ROA % of 665.82% 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 594.29. Over the past decade, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's ROA % has ranged from 406.27 to 1,866.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #4 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Permian Basin Royalty Trust's ROA % too high?
Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current ROA % of 665.82% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 594.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 406.27 to a high of 1,866.95. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's value of 665.82% is 35128.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #4 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Permian Basin Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permian Basin Royalty Trust's ROA % compare to NVGS and TEN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #4 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Permian Basin Royalty Trust in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's value of 665.82% is 35128.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's own ROA % has ranged from 406.27 to 1,866.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 594.29 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Permian Basin Royalty Trust 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. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current ROA % of 665.82% is 35128.6% 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust 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. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current ROA % is 665.82%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 594.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Permian Basin Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.00, compared to a current price of $24.81 — trading 254.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 665.82%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 594.29 and 35128.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT), the current ROA % is 665.82% 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Basin Royalty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.81 is trading 254.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.00.
GuruFocus considers Permian Basin Royalty Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBT:
ROA %: 665.82% (12% above median its 10-year median of 594.29)
GF Value™: $7.00 vs. price of $24.81 (254.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35128.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#4 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust is an express trust. The company's underlying properties include Waddell Ranch Properties in which the trust holds mineral interest as well as royalty interests in mature producing oil fields, such as Yates, Wasson, Sand Hills, East Texas, Kelly-Snyder, Panhandle Regular, N. Cowden, Todd, Keystone, Kermit, McElroy, Howard-Glasscock, Seminole, and others across Texas. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the form of royalties received through its properties.
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