Oatly Group AB (FRA:9ZX0) ROA %: -6.26% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:9ZX0 Oatly Group AB FRA:9ZX0
62 GF Score
Price €7.74
GF Value €16.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Oatly Group AB ROA %?

Oatly Group AB FRA:9ZX0 +1.57% 62 ROA % is -6.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9ZX0 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Oatly Group AB ranks worse than 93.02% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Oatly Group AB's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-41.5 Mil. Oatly Group AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €663.6 Mil. Therefore, Oatly Group AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.26%.

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

FRA:9ZX0' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.6   Med: -19.2   Max: -10.2
Current: -19.43

During the past 7 years, Oatly Group AB's highest ROA % was -10.20%. The lowest was -35.60%. And the median was -19.20%.

FRA:9ZX0's ROA % is ranked worse than
93.02% of 1990 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245 vs FRA:9ZX0: -19.43

Oatly Group AB  (FRA:9ZX0) 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
=-41.54/663.629
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-41.54 / 790.004)*(790.004 / 663.629)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-5.26 %*1.1904
=-6.26 %

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.


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Oatly Group AB ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oatly Group 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.

Oatly Group AB ROA % Chart

Oatly Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -18.80 -28.53 -35.06 -21.52 -18.12

Oatly Group 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 -6.13 -27.12 -32.71 -9.79 -6.26

FRA:9ZX0 vs BGS, AMNF, USNA: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Oatly Group 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.


Oatly Group AB ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Oatly Group AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Oatly Group AB ROA % Calculation

Oatly Group 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 )
=-130.466/( (767.801+672.266)/ 2 )
=-130.466/720.0335
=-18.12 %

Oatly Group 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 )
=-41.54/( (672.266+654.992)/ 2 )
=-41.54/663.629
=-6.26 %

* 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 -6.26% mean?
Oatly Group AB (FRA:9ZX0) has a ROA % of -6.26% 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 Oatly Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oatly Group AB ranks #1851 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Oatly Group AB's ROA % too high?
Oatly Group AB's current ROA % is -6.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Oatly Group AB ranks #1851 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Oatly Group AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oatly Group AB's ROA % compare to BGS and AMNF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Oatly Group AB ranks #1851 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Oatly Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. 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 Oatly Group AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oatly Group AB's current ROA % is -6.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oatly Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oatly Group AB (FRA:9ZX0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.56, compared to a current price of €7.74 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.26%. Oatly Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Oatly Group AB (FRA:9ZX0), the current ROA % is -6.26% 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 Oatly Group AB (FRA:9ZX0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oatly Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.74 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.56. GuruFocus considers Oatly Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9ZX0:

  • ROA %: -6.26%
  • GF Value™: €16.56 vs. price of €7.74 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9ZX0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oatly Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges OTLY:USA9ZX0:Germany
Address Angfarekajen 8, Malmo, SWE, 211 19
Oatly Group AB produces and distributes oat-based food and beverage products. Its offerings include milk, cooking creams, spreads, and yogurts. The company's products are sold through retail stores, coffee shops, and restaurants across multiple countries. It generates revenue from sales of oatmilk and other oat-based products. The company's geographical segments include Europe & International, North America and Greater China. The Europe & International segment is its maximum revenue-producing segment, followed by the North America and Greater China segments.
62GF Score

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