Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Ascelia Pharma AB Profitability Rank?

Ascelia Pharma AB OSTO:ACE +1.90% 22 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACE with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Ascelia Pharma AB has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ascelia Pharma AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %. As of today, Ascelia Pharma AB's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Ascelia Pharma AB Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSTO:ACE vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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Ascelia Pharma AB Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Ascelia Pharma AB Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ascelia Pharma AB has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ascelia Pharma 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 )
=-17.171 / 0
= %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Ascelia Pharma AB has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ascelia Pharma AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank too high?
Ascelia Pharma AB's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Ascelia Pharma AB has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank compare to VRTX and REGN?
Ascelia Pharma AB's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Ascelia Pharma AB's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ascelia Pharma AB and its competitors. Ascelia Pharma AB's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascelia Pharma AB stock overvalued right now?
Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Ascelia Pharma AB's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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.

Ascelia Pharma AB Business Description

Other Exchanges ACEs:UK
Address Hyllie Boulevard 34, Malmo, SWE, 215 32
Ascelia Pharma AB is a biotech company focused on orphan oncology treatments. The company develops and commercializes novel drugs that address unmet medical needs and have a clear development and market pathway. It has two drug candidates, Orviglance and Oncoral, in development. Orviglance (manganese chloride tetrahydrate) is an oral contrast agent for MR imaging developed to improve the detection and visualization of focal liver lesions (including liver metastases and primary tumors) in patients with impaired kidney function, and Oncoral is a novel oral irinotecan tablet in development.
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