ORKLA ASA (ORK.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:ORK - NO0003733800 - Common Stock
108.3 NOK
-3 (-2.7%)
Overall ORK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ORK against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While ORK has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ORK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ORK was profitable.
In the past year ORK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ORK has always been profitable.
ORK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ORK has a Return On Assets of 12.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ORK outperforms 94.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.54%, ORK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ORK's Return On Invested Capital of 8.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ORK outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ORK is in line with the industry average of 7.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.51%) for ORK is below the current ROIC(8.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROIC | 8.79% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)6.54%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)12.07%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.85%, ORK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
ORK's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ORK's Operating Margin of 10.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ORK outperforms 70.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ORK has declined.
ORK's Gross Margin of 49.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ORK outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ORK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.85% | ||
| GM | 49.89% |
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-3.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.52%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ORK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ORK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ORK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, ORK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ORK has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that ORK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ORK (3.39) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ORK is 2.98, which is a good value as it means it would take ORK, 2.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ORK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. ORK outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
ORK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, ORK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
ORK has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that ORK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, ORK is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.10% of the companies in the same industry.
ORK has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that ORK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ORK has a worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.40% over the past year.
ORK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.75% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.28% in the past year.
ORK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.4%
EPS 3Y7.58%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y10.13%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ORK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
ORK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y2.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.49%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.58 indicates a correct valuation of ORK.
ORK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ORK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.03, ORK is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ORK is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. ORK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ORK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ORK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ORK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.89
EPS Next 2Y2.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ORK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.81%, which is a nice return.
ORK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.27. ORK pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ORK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ORK grows each year by 18.18%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ORK pays out 101.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ORK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP101%
EPS Next 2Y2.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.49%
OSL:ORK (9/16/2025, 4:26:15 PM)
108.3
-3 (-2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap108.45B
Analysts71.43
Price Target116.79 (7.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
Yearly Dividend6.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.18%
DP101%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.3%
Min EPS beat(2)3.63%
Max EPS beat(2)6.97%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.02%
Max EPS beat(4)8.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.64%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.33%
PT rev (1m)1.33%
PT rev (3m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.88 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | 12.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
EPS(TTM)6.53
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)6.76
Fwd EY6.24%
FCF(TTM)7.14
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)9.11
OCFY8.42%
SpS71.03
BVpS44.8
TBVpS8.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROCE | 11.23% | ||
| ROIC | 8.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.9% | ||
| OM | 10.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.85% | ||
| GM | 49.89% | ||
| FCFM | 10.06% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)6.54%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)12.07%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)8.68%
ROICexc(5y)8.83%
ROICexgc(3y)18.25%
ROICexgc(5y)18.7%
ROCE(3y)10.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.27%
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-3.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.52%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)90.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.58%
Profit Quality(3y)85.66%
Profit Quality(5y)84.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.4%
EPS 3Y7.58%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.02%
EPS Next Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y2.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.49%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y10.13%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y6.49%
EBIT growth 3Y8.05%
EBIT growth 5Y7.82%
EBIT Next Year34.01%
EBIT Next 3Y12.74%
EBIT Next 5Y10.45%
FCF growth 1Y127.11%
FCF growth 3Y27.6%
FCF growth 5Y16.17%
OCF growth 1Y53.99%
OCF growth 3Y14.95%
OCF growth 5Y9.53%