Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OSTO:IMPC Impact Coatings AB OSTO:IMPC
70 GF Score
Price kr3.11
GF Value kr2.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Impact Coatings AB Profitability Rank?

Impact Coatings AB OSTO:IMPC -4.60% 70 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IMPC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Impact Coatings 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.

Impact Coatings AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -75.97%. As of today, Impact Coatings AB's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Impact Coatings AB Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSTO:IMPC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impact Coatings 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.


Impact Coatings AB Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impact Coatings AB's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Impact Coatings 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.

Impact Coatings 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.

Impact Coatings 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 )
=-9.8 / 12.9
=-75.97 %

* 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

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

Impact Coatings 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.

Good Sign:

Impact Coatings 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?
Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) 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 Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Impact Coatings AB's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00.
Is Impact Coatings AB's Profitability Rank too high?
Impact Coatings AB's current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Impact Coatings AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impact Coatings AB's Profitability Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Impact Coatings AB's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Impact Coatings AB's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products 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 Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. Impact Coatings AB's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impact Coatings AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.51, compared to a current price of kr3.11 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Impact Coatings AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC), 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr3.11 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.51. GuruFocus considers Impact Coatings AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:IMPC:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr3.11 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Impact Coatings AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 1IC:Germany
Address Westmansgatan 29G, Linkoping, SWE, 582 16
Impact Coatings AB develops and delivers industrial PVD coating focused on fuel cells, decorative, metallized and reflector applications. The company markets coatings under the INLINECOATER brand and coatings under MAXPHASE.
70GF Score

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