Chevron (XSWX:CVX) ROA %: 2.69% (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median


XSWX:CVX Chevron Corp XSWX:CVX
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What is Chevron ROA %?

Chevron XSWX:CVX 62 ROA % is 2.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CVX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF120.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Chevron ranks better than 62.15% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chevron's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,960 Mil. Chevron's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF258,830 Mil. Therefore, Chevron's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.69%.

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

XSWX:CVX' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.32   Med: 5.04   Max: 14.26
Current: 3.7

During the past 13 years, Chevron's highest ROA % was 14.26%. The lowest was -2.32%. And the median was 5.04%.

XSWX:CVX's ROA % is ranked better than
62.15% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs XSWX:CVX: 3.70

Chevron  (XSWX:CVX) 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
=6959.732/258830.3325
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(6959.732 / 149763.356)*(149763.356 / 258830.3325)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.65 %*0.5786
=2.69 %

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.


Chevron ROA % Related Terms


Chevron ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chevron'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.

Chevron ROA % Chart

Chevron 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 6.64 14.34 7.93 6.92 4.02

Chevron 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 5.43 3.76 4.86 3.41 2.69

XSWX:CVX vs XOM, NFG, DEC: ROA % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Chevron'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.


Chevron ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chevron's ROA % falls into.


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Chevron ROA % Calculation

Chevron'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 )
=9801.073/( (229085.921+258205.163)/ 2 )
=9801.073/243645.542
=4.02 %

Chevron'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 )
=6959.732/( (258205.163+259455.502)/ 2 )
=6959.732/258830.3325
=2.69 %

* 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 2.69% mean?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a ROA % of 2.69% 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 Chevron and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #388 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Chevron's ROA % too high?
Chevron's current ROA % of 2.69% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Chevron's value of 2.69% is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chevron ranks #388 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chevron has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chevron's ROA % compare to XOM and NFG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #388 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This puts Chevron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Chevron's value of 2.69% is 42.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Chevron 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. Chevron's current ROA % of 2.69% is 42.3% 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 Chevron 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. Chevron's current ROA % is 2.69%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chevron stock overvalued right now?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a current ROA % of 2.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF120.02, compared to a current price of CHF141.52 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.69%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 42.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. Chevron's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX), the current ROA % is 2.69% 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF141.52 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF120.02.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CVX:

  • ROA %: 2.69% (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.04)
  • GF Value™: CHF120.02 vs. price of CHF141.52 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#388 of 1025)

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


Chevron Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77002-7327
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with 2025 worldwide net oil-equivalent production of 3.7 million barrels per day, including 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and 2.3 million barrels of liquids per day. Production takes place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company's refining networks arelocated in the United States and Asia, with a total worldwide refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day at year-end 2025. Net proved reserves at year-end 2025 stood at 10.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 5.7 billion barrels of liquids and 29.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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