Clas Ohlson ABOSTO:CLAS B +0.76%80 ROA % is 7.03% as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CLAS B with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of kr241.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 93.36% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Clas Ohlson AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr555 Mil.
Clas Ohlson AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr7,889 Mil. Therefore, Clas Ohlson AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CLAS B'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 8.75 Max: 16.26
Current: 16.06
During the past 13 years, Clas Ohlson AB's highest ROA % was 16.26%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 8.75%.
OSTO:CLAS B's ROA % is ranked better than 93.36% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs OSTO:CLAS B: 16.06
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) 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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Clas Ohlson AB ROA % Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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 Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) has a ROA % of 7.03% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's ROA % has ranged from 1.75 to 16.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #75 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's ROA % too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current ROA % of 7.03% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 16.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 7.03% is 157.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #75 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #75 out of 1129 companies for ROA %. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 7.03% is 157.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own ROA % has ranged from 1.75 to 16.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Clas Ohlson 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,129 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current ROA % of 7.03% is 157.5% 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current ROA % is 7.03%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr241.06, compared to a current price of kr423.20 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.03%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 157.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B), the current ROA % is 7.03% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr423.20 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr241.06.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CLAS B:
ROA %: 7.03% (20% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: kr241.06 vs. price of kr423.20 (75.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#75 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CLAS B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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