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Oatly Group AB (OTLY) Business Model Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 2.2/10 — Weak · Last Updated: 2026-10-01

Overall Score

Revenue Model

Revenue is still concentrated in a single consumer packaged goods brand with limited diversification.

Gross margin remains positive at 34.0%, but the business is still not translating sales into durable profitability.

Profitability

Operating margin remains negative at -5.1% and net margin at -9.5%, indicating the core business is still unprofitable.

Returns remain deeply negative, with ROIC at -9.6% and ROE at -31.3%.

Cash Generation

Free cash flow remains negative, with FCF yield at -15.1% and FCF per share at -1.17.

Operating cash flow is still negative, and cash conversion remains weak despite modest capex intensity.

Balance Sheet

Liquidity remains strained with a current ratio of 0.40 and cash ratio of 0.04.

Leverage remains elevated relative to earnings power, with debt-to-assets at 0.77 and negative EBITDA.

Operating Efficiency

Working capital remains negative at -$345M, reflecting ongoing pressure on operating flexibility.

The cash conversion cycle is 50.3 days, which is manageable, but it does not offset the weak profitability and liquidity profile.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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