Orkla ASAOSL:ORK +2.06%89 Net Margin % is 9.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.04. GuruFocus rates OSL:ORK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks better than 90.37% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Orkla ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,689 Mil. Orkla ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr17,401 Mil. Therefore, Orkla ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ORK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.66 Med: 9.04 Max: 21.69
Current: 15.84
OSL:ORK's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.37% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs OSL:ORK: 15.84
Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Orkla ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Orkla ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla ASA's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla ASA's Net Margin % 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 (OSL:ORK) has a Net Margin % of 9.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 21.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #188 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Orkla ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Orkla ASA's current Net Margin % of 9.71% is near median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.66 to a high of 21.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Orkla ASA's value of 9.71% is 177.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #188 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #188 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Orkla ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Orkla ASA's value of 9.71% is 177.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 21.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orkla ASA's current Net Margin % of 9.71% is 177.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orkla ASA's current Net Margin % is 9.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.04. 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 kr104.69, compared to a current price of kr103.80 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 177.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK), the current Net Margin % is 9.71% 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 (OSL:ORK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr103.80 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.69.
GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ORK:
Net Margin %: 9.71% (near median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: kr104.69 vs. price of kr103.80 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#188 of 1952)
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 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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