Olam Group Past Earnings Performance
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Olam Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -27.1%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings declining at 22% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.2% per year. Olam Group's return on equity is 0.8%, and it has net margins of 0.5%.
Key information
-27.11%
Earnings growth rate
-28.76%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 13.76% |
| Revenue growth rate | -3.22% |
| Return on equity | 0.83% |
| Net Margin | 0.46% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
New Narrative • May 04
Reorganization And Deleveraging Will Support Earnings Quality And Resilient Agricultural Demand
Catalysts About Olam Group Olam Group operates globally across food, feed, and agricultural supply chains, connecting upstream sourcing and processing with customers that require essential commodities and ingredients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Feb 11
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Olam Group Limited's (SGX:VC2) Low P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.2x Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jan 15
The Return Trends At Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Look Promising
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Aug 18
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to SGD0.02 on the 29th of...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Estimating The Fair Value Of Olam Group Limited (SGX:VC2)
Key Insights Olam Group's estimated fair value is S$0.97 based on Dividend Discount Model Olam Group's S$1.03 share...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Dividend Will Be SGD0.03
The board of Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 14th of May, with...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Sluggish Earnings Might Be Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
Olam Group Limited's ( SGX:VC2 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However, we believe...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.03
Olam Group Limited's ( SGX:VC2 ) investors are due to receive a payment of SGD0.03 per share on 14th of May. This means...Analysis Article • Apr 02
A Look At The Fair Value Of Olam Group Limited (SGX:VC2)
Key Insights Olam Group's estimated fair value is S$0.99 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of S$0.95...Analysis Article • Feb 07
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Dec 31
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Olam Group Limited (SGX:VC2)
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, Olam Group fair value estimate is S$1.51 Current share price of S$1.22...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Olam Group Limited's (SGX:VC2) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
When close to half the companies in Singapore have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 11x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Oct 29
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Olam Group (SGX:VC2)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations
Olam Group Limited's ( SGX:VC2 ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. We did some digging and...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Olam Group Limited's (SGX:VC2) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Olam Group Limited's ( SGX:VC2 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.9x might make it look like a strong sell...Analysis Article • May 21
Investors Will Want Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Dividend Will Be SGD0.04
Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.04 per share on the 13th of May. This...Analysis Article • Apr 03
What Olam Group Limited's (SGX:VC2) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.1x Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) may be sending very bearish signals...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Has Announced A Dividend Of SGD0.04
Olam Group Limited's ( SGX:VC2 ) investors are due to receive a payment of SGD0.04 per share on 13th of May. This means...Analysis Article • Jan 17
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Returns At Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Are On The Way Up
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...Analysis Article • Sep 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Is Reducing Its Dividend To SGD0.03
The board of Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) has announced that the dividend on 28th of August will be reduced by 25...Analysis Article • Jun 26
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Jun 05
Does Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Mar 17
Investors Will Want Olam Group's (SGX:VC2) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jan 02
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Olam Group Limited (SGX:VC2)
Key Insights Olam Group's estimated fair value is S$1.5 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of S$1.5...Analysis Article • Nov 24
The Return Trends At Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Look Promising
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.04
The board of Olam Group Limited ( SGX:VC2 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 29th of August, with...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Does Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Is Olam Group (SGX:VC2) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Olam Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 29,689 | 138 | 112 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 28,910 | 76 | 111 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 61,333 | 323 | 136 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 58,798 | 189 | 136 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 23,061 | -255 | 109 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 28,479 | -74 | 121 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 33,898 | 106 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 41,145 | 176 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 48,391 | 246 | 132 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 49,812 | 225 | 148 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 51,232 | 204 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 53,112 | 396 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 54,991 | 588 | 165 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 53,837 | 623 | 144 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 52,682 | 658 | 123 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 49,874 | 643 | 123 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 47,065 | 629 | 123 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 44,354 | 450 | 122 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 41,643 | 272 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 38,762 | 231 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 35,881 | 189 | 120 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 35,273 | 299 | 162 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 34,207 | 362 | 102 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 34,240 | 258 | 102 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 33,046 | 261 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 32,761 | 270 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 32,738 | 271 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 31,586 | 303 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 30,532 | 292 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 29,300 | 482 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 27,722 | 484 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 26,821 | 538 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 26,330 | 524 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 25,186 | 362 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 23,213 | 362 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 21,673 | 339 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 20,634 | 318 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 19,436 | -121 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 19,168 | -112 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 19,000 | -131 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 18,559 | -208 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 18,540 | 276 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 18,360 | 289 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: VC2 has a large one-off gain of SGD138.6M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: VC2 became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: VC2's earnings have declined by 27.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: VC2 has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: VC2 has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Consumer Retailing industry (7.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: VC2's Return on Equity (0.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/24 16:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Olam Group Limited is covered by 18 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Wilder | Alliance Global Partners |
| Ephrem Ravi | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Ng | BofA Global Research |