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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hofseth BioCare ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-146.3 Mil.
Hofseth BioCare ASA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr381.8 Mil. Therefore, Hofseth BioCare ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -38.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hofseth BioCare ASA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:HBCO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.61 Med: -33.79 Max: -9.59
Current: -35.94
During the past 13 years, Hofseth BioCare ASA's highest ROA % was -9.59%. The lowest was -83.61%. And the median was -33.79%.
OSTO:HBCO's ROA % is ranked worse than 95.79% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs OSTO:HBCO: -35.94
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) 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 (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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA ROA % Related Terms
Hofseth BioCare ASA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare 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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) has a ROA % of -38.31% 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1911 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's ROA % too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current ROA % is -38.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1911 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1911 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. 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 3.29, 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current ROA % is -38.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.29, compared to a current price of kr1.45 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -38.31%. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO), the current ROA % is -38.31% 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr1.45 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.29.
GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:HBCO:
ROA %: -38.31%
GF Value™: kr2.29 vs. price of kr1.45 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:HBCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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