RPCRES -11.46%76 ROA % is 0.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks worse than 53.56% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. RPC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3 Mil.
RPC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,475 Mil. Therefore, RPC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
RES'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.02 Med: 4.55 Max: 21.91
Current: 1.44
During the past 13 years, RPC's highest ROA % was 21.91%. The lowest was -23.02%. And the median was 4.55%.
RES's ROA % is ranked worse than 53.56% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs RES: 1.44
RPC (NYSE:RES) 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.
RPC ROA % Related Terms
RPC ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPC'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, RPC'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.
RPC ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RPC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPC'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.
RPC (RES) has a ROA % of 0.23% 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 RPC and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #549 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is RPC's ROA % too high?
RPC's current ROA % of 0.23% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. RPC's value of 0.23% is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #549 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's ROA % compare to HLX and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #549 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places RPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. RPC's value of 0.23% is 87.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 1.89, RPC has consistently been below 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. RPC's current ROA % of 0.23% is 87.8% 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 RPC 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. RPC's current ROA % is 0.23%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.19, compared to a current price of $5.72 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.23%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 87.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (RES), the current ROA % is 0.23% 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.72 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.19.
GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RES:
ROA %: 0.23% (95% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: $7.19 vs. price of $5.72 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#549 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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