Nordic Halibut AS (OSL:NOHAL) ROA %: -12.03% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:NOHAL Nordic Halibut AS OSL:NOHAL
71 GF Score
Price kr26.60
GF Value kr21.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nordic Halibut AS ROA %?

Nordic Halibut AS OSL:NOHAL 71 ROA % is -12.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NOHAL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr21.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nordic Halibut AS ranks worse than 83.91% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nordic Halibut AS's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-153.7 Mil. Nordic Halibut AS's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,277.9 Mil. Therefore, Nordic Halibut AS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nordic Halibut AS's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:NOHAL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.05   Med: -9.23   Max: -0.99
Current: -5.09

During the past 12 years, Nordic Halibut AS's highest ROA % was -0.99%. The lowest was -14.05%. And the median was -9.23%.

OSL:NOHAL's ROA % is ranked worse than
83.91% of 1995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs OSL:NOHAL: -5.09

Nordic Halibut AS  (OSL:NOHAL) 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
=-153.728/1277.9385
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-153.728 / 190.608)*(190.608 / 1277.9385)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-80.65 %*0.1492
=-12.03 %

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.


Nordic Halibut AS ROA % Related Terms


Nordic Halibut AS ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordic Halibut AS'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.

Nordic Halibut AS ROA % Chart

Nordic Halibut AS 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 -14.05 -12.47 -9.93 -13.25 -0.99

Nordic Halibut AS 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 2.41 -18.91 -1.26 10.48 -12.03

OSL:NOHAL vs ADM, BG, TSN: ROA % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Nordic Halibut AS'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.


Nordic Halibut AS ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nordic Halibut AS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nordic Halibut AS's ROA % falls into.


OSL:NOHAL
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Nordic Halibut AS ROA % Calculation

Nordic Halibut AS'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 )
=-9.966/( (772.754+1234.428)/ 2 )
=-9.966/1003.591
=-0.99 %

Nordic Halibut AS'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 )
=-153.728/( (1234.428+1321.449)/ 2 )
=-153.728/1277.9385
=-12.03 %

* 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 -12.03% mean?
Nordic Halibut AS (OSL:NOHAL) has a ROA % of -12.03% 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 Nordic Halibut AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordic Halibut AS ranks #1674 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Nordic Halibut AS's ROA % too high?
Nordic Halibut AS's current ROA % is -12.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Nordic Halibut AS ranks #1674 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nordic Halibut AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordic Halibut AS's ROA % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nordic Halibut AS ranks #1674 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places Nordic Halibut AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.32. 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 3.32, based on 1,995 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 Nordic Halibut AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordic Halibut AS's current ROA % is -12.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordic Halibut AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic Halibut AS (OSL:NOHAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr21.45, compared to a current price of kr26.60 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -12.03%. Nordic Halibut AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Nordic Halibut AS (OSL:NOHAL), the current ROA % is -12.03% 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 Nordic Halibut AS (OSL:NOHAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic Halibut AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr26.60 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr21.45. GuruFocus considers Nordic Halibut AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NOHAL:

  • ROA %: -12.03%
  • GF Value™: kr21.45 vs. price of kr26.60 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Nordic Halibut AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 9K1:Germany
Address Hendnesveien 124, Averoy, NOR, 6533
Nordic Halibut AS is a producer of farmed Atlantic halibut in the world. Its products include Fresh Nordic Halibut on ice and Frozen portions. Geographically it operates in Norway, which generates maximum revenue, the USA, the UK, and Asia and Other markets.
71GF Score

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