Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 1.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:500186 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd BOM:500186
69 GF Score
Price ₹161.95
GF Value ₹72.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co BOM:500186 +4.11% 69 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500186 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹72.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24%. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98%.


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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.64% / 1.13
=4.11%

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2.24% / 1.13
=1.98%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.98% mean?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.98%. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to COP and EOG?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.98% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Oil & Gas company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.01, compared to a current price of ₹161.95 — trading 124.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.98%. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.98% 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹161.95 is trading 124.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.01. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 1.98%
  • GF Value™: ₹72.01 vs. price of ₹161.95 (124.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HINDOILEXP:India
Address No.192, St. Mary’s Road, Lakshmi Chambers, Alwarpet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 018
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
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