Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) ROE %: -16.04% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:KJELL Kjell Group AB OSTO:KJELL
61 GF Score
Price kr13.40
GF Value kr7.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kjell Group AB ROE %?

Kjell Group AB OSTO:KJELL +2.29% 61 ROE % is -16.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:KJELL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,430 Hardware companies, Kjell Group AB ranks worse than 93.5% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Kjell Group AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-139 Mil. Kjell Group AB's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr870 Mil. Therefore, Kjell Group AB's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kjell Group AB's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:KJELL' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.49   Med: 8.73   Max: 18.5
Current: -43.49

During the past 8 years, Kjell Group AB's highest ROE % was 18.50%. The lowest was -43.49%. And the median was 8.73%.

OSTO:KJELL's ROE % is ranked worse than
93.5% of 2430 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.675 vs OSTO:KJELL: -43.49

Kjell Group AB  (OSTO:KJELL) 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:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-139.448/869.5725
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-139.448 / 1949.472)*(1949.472 / 2166.319)*(2166.319 / 869.5725)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-7.15 %*0.8999*2.4912
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-6.43 %*2.4912
=-16.04 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-139.448/869.5725
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-139.448 / -137.38) * (-137.38 / -98.908) * (-98.908 / 1949.472) * (1949.472 / 2166.319) * (2166.319 / 869.5725)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.0151 * 1.389 * -5.07 % * 0.8999 * 2.4912
=-16.04 %

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.


Kjell Group AB ROE % Related Terms


Kjell Group AB ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kjell Group AB'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.

Kjell Group AB ROE % Chart

Kjell Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.92 7.54 1.24 -1.97 -43.42

Kjell Group AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.44 -7.96 -143.10 -1.03 -16.04

OSTO:KJELL vs AAPL: ROE % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Kjell Group AB'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.


Kjell Group AB ROE % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kjell Group AB's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kjell Group AB's ROE % falls into.


OSTO:KJELL
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Kjell Group AB ROE % Calculation

Kjell Group AB's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-388.13/( (1005.354+782.346)/ 2 )
=-388.13/893.85
=-43.42 %

Kjell Group AB's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-139.448/( (782.346+956.799)/ 2 )
=-139.448/869.5725
=-16.04 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -16.04% mean?
Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) has a ROE % of -16.04% 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 Kjell Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #2272 out of 2430 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Kjell Group AB's ROE % too high?
Kjell Group AB's current ROE % is -16.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #2272 out of 2430 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kjell Group AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kjell Group AB's ROE % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #2272 out of 2430 companies for ROE %. This places Kjell Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.68. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.68, based on 2,430 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. 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 Kjell Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kjell Group AB's current ROE % is -16.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kjell Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.61, compared to a current price of kr13.40 — trading 76.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -16.04%. Kjell Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL), the current ROE % is -16.04% 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 Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kjell Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr13.40 is trading 76.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.61. GuruFocus considers Kjell Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:KJELL:

  • ROE %: -16.04%
  • GF Value™: kr7.61 vs. price of kr13.40 (76.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:KJELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kjell Group AB Business Description

Address Box 50435, Malmo, SWE, 20214
Kjell Group AB offers one of the comprehensive assortment of electronic accessories on the market. The company operates online in Sweden which covers service point and online-generated sales from the legal Swedish company, Norway which covers service point and online-generated sales from the legal Norwegian company, and Denmark which covers online-generated sales from the legal Danish company. The company generates majority of revenue from Sweden.
61GF Score

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