Norsk Hydro ASANHYDY -0.28%81 ROE % is 17.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 6.20. GuruFocus rates NHYDY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,388 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks better than 78.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norsk Hydro ASA's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NHYDY'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.19 Med: 6.2 Max: 25.9
Current: 6.05
During the past 13 years, Norsk Hydro ASA's highest ROE % was 25.90%. The lowest was -2.19%. And the median was 6.20%.
NHYDY's ROE % is ranked better than 78.48% of 2388
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.125
vs NHYDY: 6.05
Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCPK:NHYDY) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Norsk Hydro ASA ROE % Related Terms
Norsk Hydro ASA ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro ASA'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 Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro ASA'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.
Norsk Hydro ASA ROE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norsk Hydro ASA'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) has a ROE % of 17.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #514 out of 2388 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's ROE % too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current ROE % of 17.12% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 6.20. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #514 out of 2388 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's ROE % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #514 out of 2388 companies for ROE %. This places Norsk Hydro ASA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROE % 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 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. Norsk Hydro ASA's current ROE % is 17.12%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.84, compared to a current price of $9.03 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 17.12%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 6.20. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY), the current ROE % is 17.12% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.03 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.84.
GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHYDY:
ROE %: 17.12% (176% above median its 10-year median of 6.20)
GF Value™: $6.84 vs. price of $9.03 (31.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHYDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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