HOFBF (Hofseth BioCare ASA) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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HOFBF Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF
52 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.28
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA Profitability Rank?

Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF 52 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates HOFBF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Hofseth BioCare ASA has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -67.94%. As of today, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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HOFBF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Hofseth BioCare ASA 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-3.48 / 5.122
=-67.94 %

* 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 2 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

Hofseth BioCare ASA has an F-score of 2. 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.

Good Sign:

Hofseth BioCare ASA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Hofseth BioCare ASA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.28, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.28.

Key valuation signals for HOFBF:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.28 vs. price of $0.17 (40.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
52GF Score

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