Kongsberg Gruppen ASAOSL:KOG +2.73%91 ROE % is 29.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 18.35. GuruFocus rates OSL:KOG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr191.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:KOG'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.53 Med: 18.35 Max: 38.55
Current: 34.88
During the past 13 years, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's highest ROE % was 38.55%. The lowest was 5.53%. And the median was 18.35%.
OSL:KOG's ROE % is ranked better than 94.24% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs OSL:KOG: 34.88
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) 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.
* 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kongsberg Gruppen 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.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ROE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kongsberg Gruppen 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.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) has a ROE % of 29.01% 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 18.35. Over the past decade, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's ROE % has ranged from 5.53 to 38.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #20 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's ROE % too high?
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current ROE % of 29.01% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 18.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.53 to a high of 38.55. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROE % is 5.91. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's value of 29.01% is 390.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #20 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's ROE % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #20 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This places Kongsberg Gruppen ASA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's value of 29.01% is 390.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's own ROE % has ranged from 5.53 to 38.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.35 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.91, based on 347 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. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current ROE % of 29.01% is 390.9% 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current ROE % is 29.01%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 18.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr191.39, compared to a current price of kr301.40 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 29.01%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 18.35 and 390.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.91. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG), the current ROE % is 29.01% 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr301.40 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr191.39.
GuruFocus considers Kongsberg Gruppen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:KOG:
ROE %: 29.01% (58% above median its 10-year median of 18.35)
GF Value™: kr191.39 vs. price of kr301.40 (57.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 390.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#20 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:KOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kongsberg Gruppen is an international technology company focused on defense, aerospace, and advanced sensing and surveillance solutions following the spinoff of its maritime business. The group's activities are centered on Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery, providing defense systems, missiles, air defense, and subsea and monitoring technologies.
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