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Odfjell SEOSL:ODF -1.39%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates OSL:ODF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Odfjell SE ranks better than 74.85% 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. Odfjell SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,240 Mil. Odfjell SE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr20,596 Mil. Therefore, Odfjell SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Odfjell SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ODF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.18 Med: 4.9 Max: 13.74
Current: 7.28
During the past 13 years, Odfjell SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.74%. The lowest was -11.18%. And the median was 4.90%.
OSL:ODF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 74.85% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.775
vs OSL:ODF: 7.28
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) 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.
Odfjell SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Odfjell SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Odfjell SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Odfjell SE'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 6.02% mean?
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.02% 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 Odfjell SE and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #254 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Odfjell SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Odfjell SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.02% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Odfjell SE's value of 6.02% is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #254 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Odfjell SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #254 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Odfjell SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Odfjell SE's value of 6.02% is 59.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Odfjell SE 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.78, based on 1,010 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. Odfjell SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.02% is 59.5% 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 Odfjell SE and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Odfjell SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.02%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.23, compared to a current price of kr113.60 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.02%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 59.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Odfjell SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.02% 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr113.60 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.23.
GuruFocus considers Odfjell SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ODF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.02% (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: kr104.23 vs. price of kr113.60 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Transportation median (#254 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ODF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Odfjell SE is a company engaged in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products. It also owns and operates chemical tankers and tank terminals. The Company has two reportable operating segments: The Chemical Tankers involve a round-the-world service, servicing ports in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and the Tank Terminals segment offers storage of various chemical and petroleum products. It operates through various geographical regions, which include North and South America, Norway, the Netherlands, Australasia, the Middle East, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and Asia.
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