Orkla ASAOSL:ORK +2.06%89 ROE % is 14.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 12.62. GuruFocus rates OSL:ORK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Orkla ASA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr6,756 Mil. Orkla ASA's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48,141 Mil. Therefore, Orkla ASA's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ORK'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.63 Med: 12.62 Max: 25.29
Current: 24.14
During the past 13 years, Orkla ASA's highest ROE % was 25.29%. The lowest was 9.63%. And the median was 12.62%.
OSL:ORK's ROE % is ranked better than 89.56% of 1916
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.735
vs OSL:ORK: 24.14
Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) 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.
Orkla ASA ROE % Related Terms
Orkla ASA ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla 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.
Orkla ASA ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla 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.
Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) has a ROE % of 14.03% 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 Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's ROE % has ranged from 9.63 to 25.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #200 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Orkla ASA's ROE % too high?
Orkla ASA's current ROE % of 14.03% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 25.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.74. Orkla ASA's value of 14.03% is 108.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #200 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orkla ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla ASA's ROE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #200 out of 1916 companies for ROE %. This places Orkla ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.74. Orkla ASA's value of 14.03% is 108.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own ROE % has ranged from 9.63 to 25.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Orkla 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 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. Orkla ASA's current ROE % of 14.03% is 108.3% 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 Orkla ASA 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. Orkla ASA's current ROE % is 14.03%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orkla ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.69, compared to a current price of kr103.80 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.03%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 108.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.74. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK), the current ROE % is 14.03% 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 Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr103.80 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.69.
GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ORK:
ROE %: 14.03% (11% above median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: kr104.69 vs. price of kr103.80 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#200 of 1916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ORK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orkla ASA is a branded consumer goods company, originally from Norway. Its segments include Orkla Foods, Orkla Food Ingredients, Orkla Snacks, Orkla Health, Orkla India, Orkla Home & Personal Care, The European Pizza, Orkla House Care, Health and Sports Nutrition Group, Pierre Robert Group, and Lilleborg. It generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
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