Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Above Median

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
73 GF Score
Price kr9.80
GF Value kr18.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tempest Security AB Profitability Rank?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC -2.00% 73 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tempest Security AB has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Tempest Security AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.04%. As of today, Tempest Security AB's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Tempest Security AB Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSTO:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security 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.


Tempest Security AB Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


OSTO:TSEC
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Tempest Security 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.

Tempest Security AB has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Tempest Security AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.061 / 155.333
=-0.04 %

* 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

Tempest Security AB has an F-score of 6 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Tempest Security AB's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Tempest Security AB's Profitability Rank too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Profitability Rank compare to ALLE and MSA?
Tempest Security AB's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Tempest Security AB's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Business Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Business Services 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. Tempest Security AB's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.33, compared to a current price of kr9.80 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.80 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.33. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: kr18.33 vs. price of kr9.80 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
73GF Score

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