DRTFF (Desert Control AS) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median

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DRTFF Desert Control AS DRTFF
66 GF Score
Price $0.11
GF Value $0.98
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What is Desert Control AS Profitability Rank?

Desert Control AS DRTFF 66 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates DRTFF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Desert Control AS has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Desert Control AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2,152.44%. As of today, Desert Control AS's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Desert Control AS Profitability Rank Related Terms


DRTFF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Desert Control AS Profitability Rank vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Desert Control AS Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Desert Control AS has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Desert Control AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.765 / 0.082
=-2,152.44 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Desert Control AS has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Desert Control AS operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Desert Control AS and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank too high?
Desert Control AS's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Desert Control AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank compare to CTVA and CF?
Desert Control AS's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, Desert Control AS's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Agriculture company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Desert Control AS and its competitors. Desert Control AS's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desert Control AS stock overvalued right now?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 89% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Desert Control AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Desert Control AS (DRTFF), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desert Control AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 89% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.

Key valuation signals for DRTFF:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.11 (89% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Desert Control AS Business Description

Other Exchanges DSRT:Norway8KT:Germany
Address Grenseveien 21, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Desert Control AS delivers measurable water savings and improved soil performance through its proprietary LNC technology. The Company monetizes LNC through a combination of direct services, recurring outcome-based contracts, and partner-based licensing, depending on geography and customer segment. It developed a patented non-intrusive process to reverse desertification, rehabilitate degraded soils, and reduce water and fertiliser consumption. The Company currently reports its operations as a single segment (soil conditioning solutions). Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Norway.
66GF Score

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