ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Tullow Oil's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS1,498 Mil.
Tullow Oil's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS38,357 Mil. Therefore, Tullow Oil's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tullow Oil's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XGHA:TLW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.55 Med: -1.45 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Tullow Oil's highest ROA % was 1.28%. The lowest was -17.55%. And the median was -1.45%.
XGHA:TLW's ROA % is ranked worse than 60.1% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs XGHA:TLW: 0.20
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Tullow Oil ROA % Related Terms
Tullow Oil ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil'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 E&P subindustry, Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tullow Oil's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tullow Oil'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a ROA % of 3.90% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #616 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Tullow Oil's ROA % too high?
Tullow Oil's current ROA % is 3.90%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Tullow Oil's value of 3.90% is 106.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #616 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's ROA % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #616 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Tullow Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Tullow Oil's value of 3.90% is 106.3% above this benchmark. 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. Tullow Oil's current ROA % of 3.90% is 106.3% 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 Tullow Oil 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. Tullow Oil's current ROA % is 3.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.96, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.90% and 106.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current ROA % is 3.90% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.96.
GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:
ROA %: 3.90%
GF Value™: GHS25.96 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#616 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:TLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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