Masoval ASOSL:MAS +0.61%89 Debt-to-Equity is 1.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates OSL:MAS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr30.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,741 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Masoval AS ranks worse than 85.58% 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 Masoval AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:MAS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.99
Current: 1.31
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Masoval AS was 1.99. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.28.
OSL:MAS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.58% of 1741
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs OSL:MAS: 1.31
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.
Masoval AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Masoval AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masoval AS'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.
OSL:MAS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Masoval AS'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.
Masoval AS Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Masoval AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masoval AS'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.
Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Masoval AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Masoval AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.02 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #1490 out of 1741 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Masoval AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Masoval AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 1.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Masoval AS's value of 1.31 is 211.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #1490 out of 1741 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Masoval AS has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masoval AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #1490 out of 1741 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Masoval AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Masoval AS's value of 1.31 is 211.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Masoval AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.02 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Masoval AS 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,741 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. Masoval AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 is 211.9% 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 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 Masoval AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masoval AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masoval AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr30.52, compared to a current price of kr33.10 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 211.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Masoval AS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Masoval AS (OSL:MAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31 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 Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masoval AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr33.10 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr30.52.
GuruFocus considers Masoval AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:MAS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.31 (near median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: kr30.52 vs. price of kr33.10 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1490 of 1741)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:MAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Masoval AS owns, operates, and develops companies in the aquaculture industry, which contribute to positive ripple effects and value creation throughout the region. The group is organized into business units based on its activities and has two operating segments: Farming and Sales & processing. The Farming segment includes the purchase of salmon roe, farming on land and sea, related service activities, and the sale of salmon to exporters. The Sales and Processing segment includes harvesting activities and the sale of salmon and other species of fish in Norway and for export. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Sales & processing segment. The firm generates revenue from Norway, Europe (excluding Norway), Asia, and Other countries.
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