General Oceans ASAOSL:GENO -2.28%17 ROA % is 12.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 273% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates OSL:GENO with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, General Oceans ASA ranks better than 92.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. General Oceans ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr165 Mil.
General Oceans ASA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr1,334 Mil. Therefore, General Oceans ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Oceans ASA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:GENO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.93 Med: 3.32 Max: 12.37
Current: 12.37
During the past 3 years, General Oceans ASA's highest ROA % was 12.37%. The lowest was -6.93%. And the median was 3.32%.
OSL:GENO's ROA % is ranked better than 92.67% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs OSL:GENO: 12.37
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) 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 banks 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:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
General Oceans ASA ROA % Related Terms
General Oceans ASA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Oceans ASA'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.
General Oceans ASA ROA % Chart
General Oceans ASA Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
-6.93
3.32
12.37
General Oceans ASA Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
-6.93
3.32
12.37
OSL:GENO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROA % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, General Oceans ASA'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.
General Oceans ASA ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, General Oceans ASA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Oceans ASA's ROA % 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 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a ROA % of 12.37% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on General Oceans ASA and its competitors. This is 273% above median its historical median of 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #183 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is General Oceans ASA's ROA % too high?
General Oceans ASA's current ROA % of 12.37% is 273% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. General Oceans ASA's value of 12.37% is 444.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #183 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, General Oceans ASA has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Oceans ASA's ROA % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #183 out of 2498 companies for ROA %. This places General Oceans ASA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. General Oceans ASA's value of 12.37% is 444.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 2.27, General Oceans 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 ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,498 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. General Oceans ASA's current ROA % of 12.37% is 444.9% 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 General Oceans ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Oceans ASA's current ROA % is 12.37%, which is 273% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Oceans ASA stock overvalued right now?
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a current ROA % of 12.37%. The current ROA % is 12.37%, which is 273% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 444.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. General Oceans ASA's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO), the current ROA % is 12.37% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
General Oceans ASA is an ocean technology company engaged in providing underwater solutions, including sensors, systems, and robotic technologies for marine environments. The group operates through two segments: Sensors and Robotics. The Sensors segment focuses on instrumentation technologies for measuring ocean dynamics, imaging, and navigation, while the Robotics segment provides remotely operated and autonomous vehicle solutions with associated manipulators and control systems. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sensors segment. The company serves industries such as ocean science, defense, and offshore energy through a portfolio of specialized brands.
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