North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5,881.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:NORTH North Energy ASA OSL:NORTH
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Price kr2.33
GF Value kr7.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

North Energy ASA OSL:NORTH -2.10% 50 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5,881.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORTH with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks worse than 91.85% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. North Energy ASA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5,881.55%.

The historical rank and industry rank for North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:NORTH' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2270.38   Med: -11.95   Max: 5258.47
Current: -2270.38

During the past 13 years, North Energy ASA's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5258.47%. The lowest was -2270.38%. And the median was -11.95%.

OSL:NORTH's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
91.85% of 626 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 63.66 vs OSL:NORTH: -2270.38

North Energy ASA's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


North Energy ASA  (OSL:NORTH) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

North Energy ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,943.31 -271.12 462.02 1,405.50 -1,309.79

North Energy ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 -1,018.61 1,248.79 -2,203.91 -4,108.86 -5,881.55

OSL:NORTH vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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North Energy ASA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.027 + 0 + 0.73600000000002) - (2.106 + 0 + 1.02)
=-2.363

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.377 + 0 + -0.0010000000000048) - (0.226 + 0 + 2.901)
=-1.751

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of North Energy ASA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-108.044/( ( (2.03 + max(-2.363, 0)) + (1.644 + max(-1.751, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-108.044/( ( 2.03 + 1.644 )/ 2 )
=-108.044/1.837
=-5,881.55 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5,881.55% mean?
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5,881.55% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on North Energy ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #575 out of 626 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
North Energy ASA's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5,881.55%. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #575 out of 626 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #575 out of 626 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 63.66, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5,881.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.70, compared to a current price of kr2.33 — trading 69.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5,881.55%. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5,881.55% 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.33 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.70. GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORTH:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5,881.55%
  • GF Value™: kr7.70 vs. price of kr2.33 (69.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

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


North Energy ASA Business Description

Address Tjuvholmen alle 19, Oslo, NOR, 0252
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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