Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) Operating Income: kr-169.89 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:QLINES Q-linea AB CHIX:QLINES
67 GF Score
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What is Q-linea AB Operating Income?

Q-linea AB CHIX:QLINES 67 Operating Income is kr-169.89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QLINES with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,921.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Q-linea AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-35.10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-169.89 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Q-linea AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-35.10 Mil. Q-linea AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.03 Mil. Therefore, Q-linea AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,733.33%.

Good Sign:

Q-linea AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Q-linea AB's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 35.70% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Q-linea AB's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -133.91%. Q-linea AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -225.91%.


Q-linea AB  (CHIX:QLINEs) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Q-linea AB's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-140.4 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (107.354 + 102.342)/ 2 )
=-140.4/104.848
=-133.91 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=369.668 - 4.208 - ( 258.106 - max(0, 29.795 - 329.854+258.106))
=107.354

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=333.609 - 7.359 - ( 223.908 - max(0, 28.218 - 295.832+223.908))
=102.342

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Q-linea AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-132.62/( ( (32.722 + max(45.828, 0)) + (31.012 + max(7.848, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-132.62/( ( 78.55 + 38.86 )/ 2 )
=-132.62/58.705
=-225.91 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(7.47 + 30.678 + 33.5) - (4.208 + 0 + 21.612)
=45.828

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(3.056 + 29.8 + 0) - (7.359 + 0 + 17.649)
=7.848

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Q-linea AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-35.1/2.025
=-1,733.33 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Q-linea AB Operating Income Related Terms


Q-linea AB Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Q-linea AB's Operating Income 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.

Q-linea AB Operating Income Chart

Q-linea AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
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Q-linea AB Quarterly Data
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Q-linea AB Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr-169.89 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of kr-169.89 Mil mean?
Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) has a Operating Income of kr-169.89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Q-linea AB and its competitors.
Is Q-linea AB's Operating Income too high?
Q-linea AB's current Operating Income is kr-169.89 Mil. Overall, Q-linea AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-linea AB's Operating Income compare to ABT and SYK?
Q-linea AB's Operating Income of kr-169.89 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Q-linea AB and its competitors. Q-linea AB's current Operating Income is kr-169.89 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-linea AB stock overvalued right now?
Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) has a current Operating Income of kr-169.89 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,921.76, compared to a current price of kr1,610.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is kr-169.89 Mil. Q-linea AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES), the current Operating Income is kr-169.89 Mil 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 Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-linea AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1,610.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,921.76.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:QLINES:

  • Operating Income: kr-169.89 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr1,921.76 vs. price of kr1,610.00 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Q-linea AB Business Description

Other Exchanges QLINEA:Sweden3F80:Germany
Address Dag Hammarskjolds vag 52 A, Uppsala, SWE, SE-752 37
Q-linea AB is a company that develops infection diagnostics solutions that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society, enabling rapid diagnosis of blood infections such as sepsis within six hours of a positive blood culture. It focuses on developing instruments and consumables that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society. It develops and delivers solutions for healthcare providers, enabling them to diagnose and treat infectious diseases in the shortest possible time. The company's product, ASTar, is a fully automated instrument (AST, antibiotic susceptibility testing), which produces a sensitivity profile from a positive blood culture.
67GF Score

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