Baker Hughes CoXSWX:BKR -0.84%49 ROA % is 8.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2587% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKR with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Baker Hughes Co ranks better than 80.49% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Baker Hughes Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,929 Mil.
Baker Hughes Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF36,324 Mil. Therefore, Baker Hughes Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baker Hughes Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BKR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.76 Med: 0.3 Max: 7.91
Current: 7.5
During the past 11 years, Baker Hughes Co's highest ROA % was 7.91%. The lowest was -21.76%. And the median was 0.30%.
XSWX:BKR's ROA % is ranked better than 80.49% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs XSWX:BKR: 7.50
Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) 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.
Baker Hughes Co ROA % Related Terms
Baker Hughes Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baker Hughes Co'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, Baker Hughes Co'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.
Baker Hughes Co ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Baker Hughes Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baker Hughes Co'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.
Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) has a ROA % of 8.06% 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 Baker Hughes Co and its competitors. This is 2587% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #200 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Baker Hughes Co's ROA % too high?
Baker Hughes Co's current ROA % of 8.06% is 2587% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Baker Hughes Co's value of 8.06% is 326.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #200 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baker Hughes Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baker Hughes Co's ROA % compare to SLB and HAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #200 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Baker Hughes Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Baker Hughes Co's value of 8.06% is 326.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Baker Hughes Co 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. Baker Hughes Co's current ROA % of 8.06% is 326.5% 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 Baker Hughes Co 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. Baker Hughes Co's current ROA % is 8.06%, which is 2587% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baker Hughes Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.18, compared to a current price of CHF45.81 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.06%, which is 2587% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 326.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. Baker Hughes Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR), the current ROA % is 8.06% 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 Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF45.81 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.18.
GuruFocus considers Baker Hughes Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKR:
ROA %: 8.06% (2587% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: CHF34.18 vs. price of CHF45.81 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 326.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#200 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates in two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment is one of the Big Three oilfield-services players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three-fourths of the segment's offerings. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services for various energy and industrial applications.
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