Orkla ASAORKLF 90 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 54.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 51.49. GuruFocus rates ORKLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks better than 95.19% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Orkla ASA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $699 Mil. Orkla ASA's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,293 Mil. Therefore, Orkla ASA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ORKLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.82 Med: 51.49 Max: 99.69
Current: 99.69
During the past 13 years, Orkla ASA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 99.69%. The lowest was 23.82%. And the median was 51.49%.
ORKLF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.19% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs ORKLF: 99.69
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Orkla ASA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Orkla ASA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
ORKLF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 54.12% mean?
Orkla ASA (ORKLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 54.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.49. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 23.82 to 99.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #90 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Orkla ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 54.12% is near median its 10-year median of 51.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.82 to a high of 99.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Orkla ASA's value of 54.12% is 601% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #90 out of 1873 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 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #90 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Orkla ASA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Orkla ASA's value of 54.12% is 601% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 23.82 to 99.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.49 vs. the industry median of 7.72, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.72, based on 1,873 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orkla ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 54.12% is 601% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orkla ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 54.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.49. 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 (ORKLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.18, compared to a current price of $10.65 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 54.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.49 and 601% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orkla ASA (ORKLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 54.12% 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 (ORKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.65 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.18.
GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ORKLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 54.12% (near median its 10-year median of 51.49)
GF Value™: $9.18 vs. price of $10.65 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 601% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#90 of 1873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORKLF 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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