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Norske Skog ASAOSL:NSKOG +2.71%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 246% above its 10-year median of 2.68. GuruFocus rates OSL:NSKOG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr33.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Norske Skog ASA ranks better than 63.41% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Norske Skog ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,340 Mil. Norske Skog ASA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr14,448 Mil. Therefore, Norske Skog ASA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NSKOG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.81 Med: 2.68 Max: 22.66
Current: 2.38
During the past 13 years, Norske Skog ASA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.66%. The lowest was -38.81%. And the median was 2.68%.
OSL:NSKOG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 63.41% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs OSL:NSKOG: 2.38
Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Norske Skog ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Norske Skog ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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:NSKOG vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Norske Skog ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.27% mean?
Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.27% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Norske Skog ASA and its competitors. This is 246% above median its historical median of 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #105 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Norske Skog ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.27% is 246% above median its 10-year median of 2.68. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11. Norske Skog ASA's value of 9.27% is 735.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #105 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norske Skog ASA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norske Skog ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #105 out of 287 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Norske Skog ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11. Norske Skog ASA's value of 9.27% is 735.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.68 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Norske Skog 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 1.11, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norske Skog ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.27% is 735.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Norske Skog ASA and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norske Skog ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.27%, which is 246% above median its own 10-year median of 2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norske Skog ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr33.09, compared to a current price of kr37.95 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.27%, which is 246% above median its 10-year median of 2.68 and 735.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.11. Norske Skog ASA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.27% 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 Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr37.95 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr33.09.
GuruFocus considers Norske Skog ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NSKOG:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.27% (246% above median its 10-year median of 2.68)
GF Value™: kr33.09 vs. price of kr37.95 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 735.1% above the Forest Products median (#105 of 287)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NSKOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norske Skog ASA is a European company focused on the production of publication and packaging paper. The publication paper includes the production and sale of newsprint and magazine paper under the NOR brands. Packaging paper includes the production and sale of recycled containerboard under the Strato brand. Its product portfolio includes publication paper, recycled packaging paper, energy, and bioproducts. The company's core bioproducts are the nanocellulose product CEBINA and the bio-composite product CEBICO. Its reportable segments are Publication paper, Packaging paper, and Other activities. The majority of revenue is derived from the Publication paper segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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