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Orkla ASAORKLF +0.47%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates ORKLF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks better than 51.46% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ORKLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Orkla ASA was 0.56. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.35.
ORKLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.46% of 1743
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ORKLF: 0.40
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Orkla ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Orkla ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Orkla ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Orkla ASA (ORKLF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #846 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Orkla ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Orkla ASA's value of 0.40 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #846 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orkla ASA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #846 out of 1743 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Orkla ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Orkla ASA's value of 0.40 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Orkla ASA has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,743 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orkla ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 2.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orkla ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orkla ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA (ORKLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.02, compared to a current price of $10.70 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 2.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orkla ASA (ORKLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 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 Orkla ASA (ORKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.70 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.02.
GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ORKLF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $11.02 vs. price of $10.70 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#846 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orkla ASA is a branded consumer goods company, originally from Norway. Its segments include Orkla Foods, Orkla Food Ingredients, Orkla Snacks, Orkla Health, Orkla India, Orkla Home & Personal Care, The European Pizza, Orkla House Care, Health and Sports Nutrition Group, Pierre Robert Group, and Lilleborg. It generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
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