Royal Unibrew ASROYUY 72 ROE % is 9.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 32.09. GuruFocus rates ROYUY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Royal Unibrew AS ranks better than 92.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Unibrew AS's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
ROYUY'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.08 Med: 32.09 Max: 39.14
Current: 24.44
During the past 13 years, Royal Unibrew AS's highest ROE % was 39.14%. The lowest was 20.08%. And the median was 32.09%.
ROYUY's ROE % is ranked better than 92.79% of 208
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.655
vs ROYUY: 24.44
Royal Unibrew AS (OTCPK:ROYUY) 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.
Royal Unibrew AS ROE % Related Terms
Royal Unibrew AS ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Unibrew AS'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Royal Unibrew AS'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.
Royal Unibrew AS ROE % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Royal Unibrew AS's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Unibrew AS'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.
Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) has a ROE % of 9.98% 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 Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 32.09. Over the past decade, Royal Unibrew AS's ROE % has ranged from 20.08 to 39.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #15 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Royal Unibrew AS's ROE % too high?
Royal Unibrew AS's current ROE % of 9.98% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 32.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.08 to a high of 39.14. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median ROE % is 5.66. Royal Unibrew AS's value of 9.98% is 76.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #15 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Royal Unibrew AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Unibrew AS's ROE % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #15 out of 208 companies for ROE %. This places Royal Unibrew AS in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.66. Royal Unibrew AS's value of 9.98% is 76.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Unibrew AS's own ROE % has ranged from 20.08 to 39.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.09 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Royal Unibrew AS 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROE % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.66, based on 208 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. Royal Unibrew AS's current ROE % of 9.98% is 76.5% 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 Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROE % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Unibrew AS's current ROE % is 9.98%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 32.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Unibrew AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.46, compared to a current price of $6.85 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 9.98%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 32.09 and 76.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.66. Royal Unibrew AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY), the current ROE % is 9.98% 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 Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.85 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.46.
GuruFocus considers Royal Unibrew AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROYUY:
ROE %: 9.98% (69% below median its 10-year median of 32.09)
GF Value™: $9.46 vs. price of $6.85 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#15 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROYUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal Unibrew AS manufactures and sells beverages, including beer, malt beverages, cider, soft drinks, juice, and water. The company produces and distributes its own brands and partner brands, with its largest licensing agreements with PepsiCo and Heineken. Royal Unibrew was founded in 1989 and listed on the Copenhagen stock exchange in 1998.In 2024, Royal Unibrew took over PepsiCo's beverage business in Luxembourg and Belgium. In 2025, Royal Unibrew finalized its acquisition of Pernod Ricard's portfolio of Nordic brands, including spirits, liqueurs, and wines.
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