Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) ROA %: -1.67% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:ESI Ensign Energy Services Inc TSX:ESI
77 GF Score
Price C$3.24
GF Value C$2.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ensign Energy Services ROA %?

Ensign Energy Services TSX:ESI -2.41% 77 ROA % is -1.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ESI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Ensign Energy Services ranks worse than 65.85% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ensign Energy Services's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-45 Mil. Ensign Energy Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2,663 Mil. Therefore, Ensign Energy Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.67%.

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

TSX:ESI' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.29   Med: -1.31   Max: 1.68
Current: -1.97

During the past 13 years, Ensign Energy Services's highest ROA % was 1.68%. The lowest was -5.29%. And the median was -1.31%.

TSX:ESI's ROA % is ranked worse than
65.85% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs TSX:ESI: -1.97

Ensign Energy Services  (TSX:ESI) 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
=-44.512/2663.293
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-44.512 / 1672.132)*(1672.132 / 2663.293)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-2.66 %*0.6278
=-1.67 %

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.


Ensign Energy Services ROA % Related Terms


Ensign Energy Services ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ensign Energy Services'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.

Ensign Energy Services ROA % Chart

Ensign Energy Services 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 -5.29 0.26 1.34 -0.71 -1.40

Ensign Energy Services 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 0.51 -3.80 -0.48 -1.90 -1.67

TSX:ESI vs NE, RIG, VAL: ROA % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Ensign Energy Services'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.


Ensign Energy Services ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Ensign Energy Services ROA % Calculation

Ensign Energy Services'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 )
=-38.76/( (2910.49+2643.027)/ 2 )
=-38.76/2776.7585
=-1.40 %

Ensign Energy Services'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 )
=-44.512/( (2643.027+2683.559)/ 2 )
=-44.512/2663.293
=-1.67 %

* 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 -1.67% mean?
Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) has a ROA % of -1.67% 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 Ensign Energy Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensign Energy Services ranks #675 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Ensign Energy Services' ROA % too high?
Ensign Energy Services' current ROA % is -1.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Energy Services ranks #675 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ensign Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Energy Services' ROA % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ensign Energy Services ranks #675 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Ensign Energy Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. 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. 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 Ensign Energy Services 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. Ensign Energy Services's current ROA % is -1.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.34, compared to a current price of C$3.24 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.67%. Ensign Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI), the current ROA % is -1.67% 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 Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.24 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.34. GuruFocus considers Ensign Energy Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ESI:

  • ROA %: -1.67%
  • GF Value™: C$2.34 vs. price of C$3.24 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Ensign Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ESVIF:USAENB:Germany
Address 400, 5th Avenue South West, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0L6
Ensign Energy Services Inc provides oilfield services to the crude oil and natural gas industries in Canada, the United States, and internationally. In Canada, the Company's oilfield services business includes drilling rigs, oil sands/coring rigs, well servicing, underbalanced and managed pressure drilling, and equipment rental services. In the United States, it offers drilling rigs, directional services, well servicing, equipment rental services, and trucking services, and Internationally. Geographically the company operates in nine countries; Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
77GF Score

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