Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) ROA %: -15.77% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Aqua Bio Technology ASA ROA %?

Aqua Bio Technology ASA OSTO:ABTO 29 ROA % is -15.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ABTO with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of kr3.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,422 Biotechnology companies, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks better than 73.7% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-21.90 Mil. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr138.88 Mil. Therefore, Aqua Bio Technology ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aqua Bio Technology ASA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:ABTO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -175.91   Med: -56.16   Max: 63.98
Current: -6.5

During the past 13 years, Aqua Bio Technology ASA's highest ROA % was 63.98%. The lowest was -175.91%. And the median was -56.16%.

OSTO:ABTO's ROA % is ranked better than
73.7% of 1422 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.87 vs OSTO:ABTO: -6.50

Aqua Bio Technology ASA  (OSTO:ABTO) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-21.904/138.882
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-21.904 / -27.028)*(-27.028 / 138.882)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=81.04 %*-0.1946
=-15.77 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.


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Aqua Bio Technology ASA ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqua Bio Technology 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.

Aqua Bio Technology ASA ROA % Chart

Aqua Bio Technology ASA 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 -75.44 -36.87 -13.79 -175.91 63.98

Aqua Bio Technology ASA Quarterly Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -97.13 -624.65 0.00 -11.80 -15.77

OSTO:ABTO vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: ROA % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aqua Bio Technology 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.


Aqua Bio Technology ASA ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aqua Bio Technology ASA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aqua Bio Technology ASA's ROA % falls into.


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Aqua Bio Technology ASA ROA % Calculation

Aqua Bio Technology ASA'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 )
=97.708/( (175.405+130.019)/ 2 )
=97.708/152.712
=63.98 %

Aqua Bio Technology ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-21.904/( (147.745+130.019)/ 2 )
=-21.904/138.882
=-15.77 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -15.77% mean?
Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) has a ROA % of -15.77% 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #374 out of 1422 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA's ROA % too high?
Aqua Bio Technology ASA's current ROA % is -15.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #374 out of 1422 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqua Bio Technology ASA has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqua Bio Technology ASA's ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #374 out of 1422 companies for ROA %. This puts Aqua Bio Technology ASA in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's current ROA % is -15.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.37, compared to a current price of kr6.82 — trading 102.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -15.77%. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO), the current ROA % is -15.77% 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.

Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr6.82 is trading 102.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.37. GuruFocus considers Aqua Bio Technology ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ABTO:

  • ROA %: -15.77%
  • GF Value™: kr3.37 vs. price of kr6.82 (102.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Aqua Bio Technology ASA Business Description

Address Bygdoy Alle, Oslo, NOR, 0257
Aqua Bio Technology ASA develops, produces and markets active ingredients for the personal care industry. It creates products for personal care, healthcare, and cosmetics with the help of marine biotechnology. ABT's brands include Moana-Organic skin care and Cuvget-Arctic skin care.
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