ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Tidewater's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25 Mil. Tidewater's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,367 Mil. Therefore, Tidewater's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tidewater's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TDW'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.56 Med: -9.53 Max: 26.99
Current: 24.32
During the past 13 years, Tidewater's highest ROE % was 26.99%. The lowest was -33.56%. And the median was -9.53%.
TDW's ROE % is ranked better than 87.88% of 957
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.71
vs TDW: 24.32
Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Tidewater ROE % Related Terms
Tidewater ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tidewater's ROE % 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, Tidewater's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Tidewater ROE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tidewater's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tidewater's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Tidewater (TDW) has a ROE % of 1.80% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #116 out of 957 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Tidewater's ROE % too high?
Tidewater's current ROE % is 1.80%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROE % is 5.71. Tidewater's value of 1.80% is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #116 out of 957 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tidewater has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tidewater's ROE % compare to OII and USAC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #116 out of 957 companies for ROE %. This places Tidewater in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.71. Tidewater's value of 1.80% is 68.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROE % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.71, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tidewater's current ROE % of 1.80% is 68.5% below 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROE % is 5.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tidewater's current ROE % is 1.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tidewater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater (TDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.59, compared to a current price of $67.32 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 1.80% and 68.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.71. Tidewater's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tidewater (TDW), the current ROE % is 1.80% 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 Tidewater (TDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $67.32 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.59.
GuruFocus considers Tidewater to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TDW:
ROE %: 1.80%
GF Value™: $83.59 vs. price of $67.32 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#116 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tidewater Inc provides marine and transportation services to the offshore energy industry. The company's vessels and associated services support all phases of offshore crude oil and natural gas (also referred to as oil and gas) exploration activities, field development, production, and maintenance, as well as windfarm development and maintenance. Its services include towing and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workovers, production activities, field abandonment, dismantlement, and restoration activities; and Others. The group manages its business through five segments, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and West Africa.
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