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Skel Fjarfestingafelag hfOISE:SKEL -0.58%38 ROE % is 24.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 15.94. GuruFocus rates OISE:SKEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Retail - Cyclical companies, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks better than 62.25% on this metric.
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:
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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.
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf'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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf'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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL) has a ROE % of 24.50% 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 Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 15.94. Over the past decade, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's ROE % has ranged from 7.87 to 70.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #416 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's ROE % too high?
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current ROE % of 24.50% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 15.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 70.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.48. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's value of 24.50% is 278.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #416 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's ROE % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #416 out of 1102 companies for ROE %. This puts Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.48. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's value of 24.50% is 278.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's own ROE % has ranged from 7.87 to 70.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.94 vs. the industry median of 6.48, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.48, based on 1,102 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. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current ROE % of 24.50% is 278.4% 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 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 Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current ROE % is 24.50%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 15.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf stock overvalued right now?
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL) has a current ROE % of 24.50%. The current ROE % is 24.50%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 15.94 and 278.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.48. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL), the current ROE % is 24.50% 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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf operates as an investment company to create value for shareholders, subsidiaries, associated companies, and other stakeholders. The Company achieves this by developing its asset portfolio, which spans various sectors. As a strategic investor, SKEL provides support and assistance to the companies, management teams, and entrepreneurs in which it invests. SKEL staff and management work closely with its partners to fully leverage opportunities, whether for established operating companies or business ideas.
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