Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) ROA %: 3.03% (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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CHIX:HOLMBS Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS
71 GF Score
Price kr320.90
GF Value kr394.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Holmen AB ROA %?

Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS 71 ROA % is 3.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HOLMBS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr394.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Holmen AB's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2,472 Mil. Holmen AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr81,581 Mil. Therefore, Holmen AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Holmen AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HOLMBs' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.25   Med: 4.6   Max: 18.14
Current: 3.33

During the past 13 years, Holmen AB's highest ROA % was 18.14%. The lowest was 3.25%. And the median was 4.60%.

CHIX:HOLMBs's ROA % is ranked better than
71.43% of 287 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs CHIX:HOLMBs: 3.33

Holmen AB  (CHIX:HOLMBs) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=2472/81580.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(2472 / 21892)*(21892 / 81580.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=11.29 %*0.2683
=3.03 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Holmen AB ROA % Related Terms


Holmen AB ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holmen AB's ROA % 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.

Holmen AB ROA % Chart

Holmen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.60 7.86 4.59 3.55 3.55

Holmen AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.64 2.89 4.56 2.84 3.03

CHIX:HOLMBS vs SLVM: ROA % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


Holmen AB ROA % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holmen AB's ROA % falls into.


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Holmen AB ROA % Calculation

Holmen AB's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=2879/( (81548+80863)/ 2 )
=2879/81205.5
=3.55 %

Holmen AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=2472/( (80863+82298)/ 2 )
=2472/81580.5
=3.03 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.03% mean?
Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) has a ROA % of 3.03% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's ROA % has ranged from 3.25 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #82 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Holmen AB's ROA % too high?
Holmen AB's current ROA % of 3.03% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 18.14. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.98. Holmen AB's value of 3.03% is 209.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #82 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's ROA % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #82 out of 287 companies for ROA %. This puts Holmen AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Holmen AB's value of 3.03% is 209.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own ROA % has ranged from 3.25 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Holmen AB 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 ROA % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.98, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holmen AB's current ROA % of 3.03% is 209.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current ROA % is 3.03%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr394.12, compared to a current price of kr320.90 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.03%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 209.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.98. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS), the current ROA % is 3.03% 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr320.90 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr394.12. GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HOLMBS:

  • ROA %: 3.03% (34% below median its 10-year median of 4.60)
  • GF Value™: kr394.12 vs. price of kr320.90 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209.2% above the Forest Products median (#82 of 287)

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


Holmen AB Business Description

Address Strandvagen 1, P.O. Box 5407, Stockholm, SWE, SE-114 84
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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