Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) EV-to-EBIT: 12.82 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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OSL:ORK Orkla ASA OSL:ORK
89 GF Score
Price kr105.00
GF Value kr105.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Orkla ASA EV-to-EBIT?

Orkla ASA OSL:ORK -1.41% 89 EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.63. GuruFocus rates OSL:ORK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr105.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks worse than 53.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Orkla ASA's Enterprise Value is kr116,990 Mil. Orkla ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9,127 Mil. Therefore, Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:ORK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.79   Med: 15.63   Max: 21.55
Current: 12.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Orkla ASA was 21.55. The lowest was 10.79. And the median was 15.63.

OSL:ORK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
53.5% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.05 vs OSL:ORK: 12.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Orkla ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr135,233 Mil. Orkla ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9,127 Mil. Orkla ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.75%.


Orkla ASA  (OSL:ORK) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Orkla ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9127/135233.3871
=6.75 %

Orkla ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr135,233 Mil.
Orkla ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr9,127 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Orkla ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Orkla ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

Orkla ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.55 11.55 12.37 13.91 13.86

Orkla ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 15.26 15.59 13.97 13.86 14.82

OSL:ORK vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Orkla ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=116989.943/9127
=12.82

Orkla ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr116,990 Mil.
Orkla ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr9,127 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 mean?
Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 15.63. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.79 to 21.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #834 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Orkla ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.79 to a high of 21.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05. Orkla ASA's value of 12.82 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #834 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orkla ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #834 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Orkla ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05. Orkla ASA's value of 12.82 is 6.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.79 to 21.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.63 vs. the industry median of 12.05, Orkla ASA 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.05, based on 1,559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orkla ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 is 6.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orkla ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.63. 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 (OSL:ORK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr105.04, compared to a current price of kr105.00 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.63 and 6.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.05. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 as of Jul. 23, 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 (OSL:ORK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr105.00 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr105.04. GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ORK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.82 (18% below median its 10-year median of 15.63)
  • GF Value™: kr105.04 vs. price of kr105.00 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#834 of 1559)

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


Orkla ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 149, Oslo, NOR, NO-0277
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.
89GF Score

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