Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) ROE %: -224.38% (As of Sep. 2025)


FRA:8H6 Houston American Energy Corp FRA:8H6
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What is Houston American Energy ROE %?

Houston American Energy FRA:8H6 -5.56% 36 ROE % is -224.38% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:8H6 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Houston American Energy's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-23.98 Mil. Houston American Energy's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €10.69 Mil. Therefore, Houston American Energy's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -224.38%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Houston American Energy's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8H6' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -175.95   Med: -38.64   Max: -3.35
Current: -175.95

During the past 13 years, Houston American Energy's highest ROE % was -3.35%. The lowest was -175.95%. And the median was -38.64%.

FRA:8H6's ROE % is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.795 vs FRA:8H6: -175.95

Houston American Energy  (FRA:8H6) 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:

ROE %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-23.976/10.6855
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-23.976 / 0.772)*(0.772 / 16.061)*(16.061 / 10.6855)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-3105.7 %*0.0481*1.5031
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-149.38 %*1.5031
=-224.38 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-23.976/10.6855
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-23.976 / -23.964) * (-23.964 / -22.924) * (-22.924 / 0.772) * (0.772 / 16.061) * (16.061 / 10.6855)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.0005 * 1.0454 * -2969.43 % * 0.0481 * 1.5031
=-224.38 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) 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.


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Houston American Energy ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Houston American Energy'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.

Houston American Energy ROE % Chart

Houston American Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -62.91 -12.54 -7.09 -29.66 -119.03

Houston American Energy Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
ROE % 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 -9.85 -374.99 -72.78 -90.38 -224.38

FRA:8H6 vs PVL, EP, LRDC: ROE % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Houston American Energy'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.


Houston American Energy ROE % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Houston American Energy's ROE % falls into.


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Houston American Energy ROE % Calculation

Houston American Energy's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-7.846/( (9.166+4.017)/ 2 )
=-7.846/6.5915
=-119.03 %

Houston American Energy's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-23.976/( (7.292+14.079)/ 2 )
=-23.976/10.6855
=-224.38 %

* 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -224.38% mean?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a ROE % of -224.38% as of Sep. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Houston American Energy and its competitors.
Is Houston American Energy's ROE % too high?
Houston American Energy's current ROE % is -224.38%. Overall, Houston American Energy has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houston American Energy's ROE % compare to PVL and EP?
Houston American Energy's ROE % of -224.38% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.80. 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 5.80, based on 960 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. 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 Houston American Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROE % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houston American Energy's current ROE % is -224.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houston American Energy stock overvalued right now?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a current ROE % of -224.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -224.38%. Houston American Energy's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6), the current ROE % is -224.38% as of Sep. 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houston American Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8H6:

  • ROE %: -224.38%
  • GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €1.70 (78.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8H6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Houston American Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 801 Travis Street, Suite 1425, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.
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