Boule Diagnostics AB (OSTO:BOUL) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -69.71% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:BOUL Boule Diagnostics AB OSTO:BOUL
47 GF Score
Price kr3.80
GF Value kr7.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Boule Diagnostics AB OSTO:BOUL -0.26% 47 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -69.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BOUL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks worse than 66.84% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-58.4 Mil. Boule Diagnostics AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr83.8 Mil. Therefore, Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -69.71%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:BOUL' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -307.32   Med: 23.3   Max: 34.49
Current: -9.63

During the past 13 years, Boule Diagnostics AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.49%. The lowest was -307.32%. And the median was 23.30%.

OSTO:BOUL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
66.84% of 760 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.03 vs OSTO:BOUL: -9.63

Boule Diagnostics AB  (OSTO:BOUL) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Boule Diagnostics AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.49 12.52 20.37 -307.32 -4.18

Boule Diagnostics 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-Equity 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 -46.17 -29.25 55.86 7.78 -69.71

OSTO:BOUL vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.


Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Boule Diagnostics AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-3.753/( (96.957+82.746 )/ 2 )
=-3.753/89.8515
=-4.18 %

Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-58.4/( (82.746+84.8)/ 2 )
=-58.4/83.773
=-69.71 %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -69.71% mean?
Boule Diagnostics AB (OSTO:BOUL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -69.71% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boule Diagnostics AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #508 out of 760 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Boule Diagnostics AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -69.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #508 out of 760 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boule Diagnostics AB has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boule Diagnostics AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #508 out of 760 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Boule Diagnostics AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.03. 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-Equity for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.03, based on 760 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boule Diagnostics AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boule Diagnostics AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -69.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boule Diagnostics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boule Diagnostics AB (OSTO:BOUL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.14, compared to a current price of kr3.80 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -69.71%. Boule Diagnostics AB's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boule Diagnostics AB (OSTO:BOUL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -69.71% 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 Boule Diagnostics AB (OSTO:BOUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boule Diagnostics AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.80 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.14. GuruFocus considers Boule Diagnostics AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BOUL:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -69.71%
  • GF Value™: kr7.14 vs. price of kr3.80 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Boule Diagnostics AB Business Description

Address Fagerstagatan 7, Spanga, SWE, SE-163 53
Boule Diagnostics AB is a company operating in the diagnostics market. It is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing instruments and consumables for blood diagnostics. The systems are intended for small and medium-sized hospitals, clinics and laboratories within outpatient care. the company operating through two complementary business segments: Diagnostics and OEM CDS. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in USA ,Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America Western Europe and Africa / Middle East. The majority revenue is generated from Asia.
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