Lotus Bakeries NVLOTBY 100 ROE % is 23.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 20.89. GuruFocus rates LOTBY with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks better than 87.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
LOTBY'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.91 Med: 20.89 Max: 26.29
Current: 21.38
During the past 13 years, Lotus Bakeries NV's highest ROE % was 26.29%. The lowest was 18.91%. And the median was 20.89%.
LOTBY's ROE % is ranked better than 87.27% of 1916
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.735
vs LOTBY: 21.38
Lotus Bakeries NV (OTCPK:LOTBY) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Lotus Bakeries NV ROE % Related Terms
Lotus Bakeries NV ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % 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, Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Lotus Bakeries NV ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a ROE % of 23.01% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 20.89. Over the past decade, Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % has ranged from 18.91 to 26.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #244 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % too high?
Lotus Bakeries NV's current ROE % of 23.01% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.91 to a high of 26.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.74. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 23.01% is 241.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #244 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Bakeries NV has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Bakeries NV's ROE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #244 out of 1916 companies for ROE %. This places Lotus Bakeries NV in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.74. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 23.01% is 241.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Bakeries NV's own ROE % has ranged from 18.91 to 26.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.89 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Lotus Bakeries NV 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.74, based on 1,916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lotus Bakeries NV's current ROE % of 23.01% is 241.6% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Bakeries NV's current ROE % is 23.01%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 20.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a current ROE % of 23.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.83, compared to a current price of $114.50 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 23.01%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.89 and 241.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.74. Lotus Bakeries NV's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY), the current ROE % is 23.01% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.50 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.83.
Key valuation signals for LOTBY:
ROE %: 23.01% (10% above median its 10-year median of 20.89)
GF Value™: $112.83 vs. price of $114.50 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 241.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#244 of 1916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Bakeries NV is active in the indulgent and better-for-you snacking segment and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of biscuits, waffles, cakes, and other snack products. The Group offers multiple products, including caramelized biscuits, waffles and galettes, cake specialties, gingerbread, and other biscuits, and distributes its products through retail, catering, and food service channels. Its brands include Biscoff, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Lotus Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, and Peter's Yard. Its activities are organised under three strategic pillars, namely Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Natural Foods, and Lotus Local Heroes. The company operates in Continental Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in the UK, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
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