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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.86%.
The industry rank for SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:SALM's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 90.22% of 1687
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs OSL:SALM: 74.86
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
SalMar ASA 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
SalMar ASA 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % 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.
OSL:SALM vs ADM, BG, TSN: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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.
SalMar ASA 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) has a 5-Year RORE % of 74.86 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #165 out of 1687 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % too high?
SalMar ASA's current 5-Year RORE % is 74.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. SalMar ASA's value of 74.86 is 1367.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #165 out of 1687 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's 5-Year RORE % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #165 out of 1687 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places SalMar ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. SalMar ASA's value of 74.86 is 1367.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.10, based on 1,687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SalMar ASA's current 5-Year RORE % of 74.86 is 1367.8% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SalMar ASA's current 5-Year RORE % is 74.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr614.66, compared to a current price of kr488.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 74.86 and 1367.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.10. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM), the current 5-Year RORE % is 74.86 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 SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr488.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr614.66.
GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:SALM:
5-Year RORE %: 74.86
GF Value™: kr614.66 vs. price of kr488.00 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1367.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#165 of 1687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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