Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) ROC %: 5.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:VAR Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR
78 GF Score
Price kr43.33
GF Value kr44.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Var Energi ASA ROC %?

Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR +3.02% 78 ROC % is 5.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:VAR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Var Energi ASA's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.24%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Var Energi ASA's WACC % is -1.18%. Var Energi ASA's ROC % is 2.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Var Energi ASA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Var Energi ASA  (OSL:VAR) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Var Energi ASA's WACC % is -1.18%. Var Energi ASA's ROC % is 2.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Var Energi ASA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.


Var Energi ASA ROC % Related Terms


Var Energi ASA ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Var Energi ASA's ROC % 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.

Var Energi ASA ROC % Chart

Var Energi ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Var Energi ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Var Energi ASA ROC % Calculation

Var Energi ASA's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=35528.786 * ( 1 - 80.35% )/( (235921.252 + 252873.628)/ 2 )
=6981.406449/244397.44
=2.86 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=245369.951 - 16517.551 - ( 2991.359 - max(0, 21282.855 - 14214.003+2991.359))
=235921.252

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=264247.933 - 22964.898 - ( 6909.077 - max(0, 29421.186 - 17830.593+6909.077))
=252873.628

Var Energi ASA's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=49015.464 * ( 1 - 73.41% )/( (252873.628 + 244982.662)/ 2 )
=13033.2118776/248928.145
=5.24 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=264247.933 - 22964.898 - ( 6909.077 - max(0, 29421.186 - 17830.593+6909.077))
=252873.628

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=259954.458 - 27377.302 - ( 6720.454 - max(0, 33868.847 - 21463.341+6720.454))
=244982.662

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 5.24% mean?
Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) has a ROC % of 5.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Var Energi ASA and its competitors.
Is Var Energi ASA's ROC % too high?
Var Energi ASA's current ROC % is 5.24%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 3.71. Var Energi ASA's value of 5.24% is 41.4% above this industry median. Overall, Var Energi ASA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Var Energi ASA's ROC % compare to COP and EOG?
Var Energi ASA's ROC % of 5.24% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.71. Var Energi ASA's value of 5.24% is 41.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.71, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Var Energi ASA's current ROC % of 5.24% is 41.4% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Var Energi ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Var Energi ASA's current ROC % is 5.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Var Energi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.91, compared to a current price of kr43.33 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 5.24% and 41.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.71. Var Energi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR), the current ROC % is 5.24% 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr43.33 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.91. GuruFocus considers Var Energi ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:VAR:

  • ROC %: 5.24%
  • GF Value™: kr44.91 vs. price of kr43.33 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.4% above the Oil & Gas median

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


Var Energi ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Vestre Svanholmen 1, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Var Energi ASA is an independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates within the geographical area of Norway and the business is entirely related to the exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. The Company operates within a single operating segment, and the products include oil and gas, natural gas liquids (NGL). Revenues are mainly related to the sale of oil, gas, and NGL. Var Energi is the operator of the following producing fields: Goliat (Barents Sea), Fenja (Norwegian Sea), Gjoa, Duva, Balder, and Ringhorne (North Sea).
78GF Score

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