AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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OSTO:ACOU AcouSort AB OSTO:ACOU
43 GF Score
Price kr3.45
GF Value kr9.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AcouSort AB Profitability Rank?

AcouSort AB OSTO:ACOU -1.99% 43 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACOU with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

AcouSort AB has the Profitability Rank of 2. 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.

AcouSort AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -141.97%. As of today, AcouSort AB's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


AcouSort AB Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

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

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AcouSort AB Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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AcouSort 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.

AcouSort AB has the Profitability Rank of 2. 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.

AcouSort 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 )
=-3.048 / 2.147
=-141.97 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

AcouSort AB has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Good Sign:

AcouSort AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on AcouSort AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, AcouSort AB's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is AcouSort AB's Profitability Rank too high?
AcouSort AB's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, AcouSort AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AcouSort AB's Profitability Rank compare to VRTX and REGN?
AcouSort AB's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, AcouSort AB's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 AcouSort AB and its competitors. AcouSort AB's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AcouSort AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.17, compared to a current price of kr3.45 — trading 62.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. AcouSort AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs 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 AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcouSort AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.45 is trading 62.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.17. GuruFocus considers AcouSort AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ACOU:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: kr9.17 vs. price of kr3.45 (62.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


AcouSort AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 4SA:Germany
Address Medicon Village, Building 406, Lund, SWE, SE-223 81
AcouSort AB is a company that specializes in products and solutions for the automated preparation of biological samples for researchers and life science companies. Its technology is based on using ultrasound to isolate, separate, or trap microscopic particles such as blood cells, bacteria, or extracellular vesicles in microfluidic channels. The company's products includes AcouTrap, AcouWash, and AcouPlasma.
43GF Score

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