SWOBY (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB) Cash Flow from Investing: $-1,382 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SWOBY Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB SWOBY
67 GF Score
Price $24.29
GF Value $18.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Cash Flow from Investing?

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB SWOBY 67 Cash Flow from Investing is $-1,382 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SWOBY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

For the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB spent $1 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained $0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent $0 Mil on purchasing business. It gained $0 Mil from selling business. It spent $1 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained $0 Mil from selling investments. It paid $35Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it paid $3 Mil for other investing activities. In all, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB spent $40 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the three months ended in Jun. 2026.


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB  (OTCPK:SWOBY) Cash Flow from Investing Explanation

Cash flow from investing contains nine items:

1. Purchase Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Purchase of PPE indicates the amount used to purchase property, plant, and equipment.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB spent $1 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.

In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.

In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

2. Sale Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Sale of PPE indicates the amount gained from selling property, plant, and equipment.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's sale of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB gained $0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's purchase of business for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB spent $0 Mil on purchasing business.

4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's sale of business for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB gained $0 Mil from selling business.

5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's purchase of investment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}1 Mil on purchasing investments.

6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's sale of investment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB gained $0 Mil from selling investments.

7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-35 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB paid $35 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.

8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's cash from discontinued investing activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB paid $0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.

9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's cash from other investing activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3 Mil. It means Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB paid $3 Mil for other investing activities.


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing can be seen below:

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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Cash Flow from Investing Chart

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Investing
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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Quarterly Data
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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Cash Flow from Investing Calculation

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).

Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:


Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,382 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Investing of $-1,382 Mil mean?
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (SWOBY) has a Cash Flow from Investing of $-1,382 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB and its competitors.
Is Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's current Cash Flow from Investing is $-1,382 Mil. Overall, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing compare to ZTS?
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's Cash Flow from Investing of $-1,382 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Investing for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB and its competitors. Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's current Cash Flow from Investing is $-1,382 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (SWOBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.73, compared to a current price of $24.29 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is $-1,382 Mil. Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (SWOBY), the current Cash Flow from Investing is $-1,382 Mil as of Jun. 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 Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (SWOBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.29 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.73. GuruFocus considers Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWOBY:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: $-1,382 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.73 vs. price of $24.29 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SWOBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB Business Description

Address Norra Stationsgatan 93A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-112 76
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, or Sobi, focuses on rare diseases, primarily in hematology and immunology. Biovitrum started with experience in studying recombinant proteins such as hemophilia factors, and partnered with Syntonix (now part of Sanofi) in 2006 on long-acting hemophilia factor replacement programs. Biovitrum acquired Orfadin and a partnered product business with the acquisition of Swedish Orphan. Sobi launched hemophilia products Alprolix and Eloctate in Europe in 2016, and Altuvoct in 2024. Sobi has been building its immunology pipeline (rare-disease drug Gamifant, US rights to RSV antibodies Synagis and Beyfortus, gout drugs, complement drug Aspaveli) and a broader hematology pipeline (thrombocytopenia drug Doptelet, blood cancer drug Zynlonta, myelofibrosis drug Vonjo).
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