Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Arla Plast ABOSTO:ARPL -3.24%76 ROA % is 8.02% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.87. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr50.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Arla Plast AB ranks better than 76.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Arla Plast AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr85 Mil.
Arla Plast AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr1,062 Mil. Therefore, Arla Plast AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arla Plast AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ARPL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 8.87 Max: 13.14
Current: 7.1
During the past 8 years, Arla Plast AB's highest ROA % was 13.14%. The lowest was 1.66%. And the median was 8.87%.
OSTO:ARPL's ROA % is ranked better than 76.67% of 1616
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.045
vs OSTO:ARPL: 7.10
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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Arla Plast AB ROA % Related Terms
Arla Plast AB ROA % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Arla Plast 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arla Plast 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.
Arla Plast AB ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arla Plast AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arla Plast AB'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) has a ROA % of 8.02% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Arla Plast AB and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.87. Over the past decade, Arla Plast AB's ROA % has ranged from 1.66 to 13.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #377 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Arla Plast AB's ROA % too high?
Arla Plast AB's current ROA % of 8.02% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 13.14. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 3.05. Arla Plast AB's value of 8.02% is 163.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #377 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arla Plast AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arla Plast AB's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #377 out of 1616 companies for ROA %. This places Arla Plast AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. Arla Plast AB's value of 8.02% is 163.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Arla Plast AB's own ROA % has ranged from 1.66 to 13.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.87 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Arla Plast 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 3.05, based on 1,616 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. Arla Plast AB's current ROA % of 8.02% is 163.4% 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 Arla Plast AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arla Plast AB's current ROA % is 8.02%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arla Plast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr50.97, compared to a current price of kr38.80 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.02%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.87 and 163.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.05. Arla Plast AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL), the current ROA % is 8.02% as of Jun. 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr38.80 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr50.97.
GuruFocus considers Arla Plast AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ARPL:
ROA %: 8.02% (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.87)
GF Value™: kr50.97 vs. price of kr38.80 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.4% above the Chemicals median (#377 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ARPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arla Plast AB is a extruders of plastic sheets in Europe. It offers plastic solid sheets and multiwall sheets in Polycarbonate, Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, ABS and other materials.
76GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OSTO:ARPL
ROA % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OSTO:ARPL has been successfully added to your 
