Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -138.41% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Ascelia Pharma AB OSTO:ACE -13.64% 28 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -138.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACE with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, Ascelia Pharma AB ranks worse than 82.34% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Ascelia Pharma AB's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-65.51 Mil. Ascelia Pharma AB's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr47.33 Mil. Therefore, Ascelia Pharma AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -138.41%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:ACE' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.6   Med: -59.56   Max: -25.66
Current: -115.03

During the past 9 years, Ascelia Pharma AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -25.66%. The lowest was -140.60%. And the median was -59.56%.

OSTO:ACE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
82.34% of 1416 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -35.76 vs OSTO:ACE: -115.03

Ascelia Pharma AB  (OSTO:ACE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.

Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Ascelia Pharma AB Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -53.04 -59.93 -114.14 -140.60 -109.94

Ascelia Pharma AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -116.10 -137.05 -84.95 -94.57 -138.41

OSTO:ACE vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.


Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Ascelia Pharma AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Ascelia Pharma AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-76.253/( (83.842+54.871)/ 2 )
=-76.253/69.3565
=-109.94 %

Ascelia Pharma AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-65.512/( (54.871+39.795)/ 2 )
=-65.512/47.333
=-138.41 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -138.41% mean?
Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -138.41% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ascelia Pharma AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascelia Pharma AB ranks #1166 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ascelia Pharma AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -138.41%. Based on the distribution chart, Ascelia Pharma AB ranks #1166 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascelia Pharma AB has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascelia Pharma AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ascelia Pharma AB ranks #1166 out of 1416 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ascelia Pharma AB in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ascelia Pharma AB and its competitors. Ascelia Pharma AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -138.41%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -138.41%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -138.41%. Ascelia Pharma AB's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascelia Pharma AB (OSTO:ACE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -138.41% 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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