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Seafire ABOSTO:SEAF +2.00%64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -21.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SEAF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Asset Management companies, Seafire AB ranks better than 75.35% 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. Seafire AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-4.0 Mil. Seafire AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr18.5 Mil. Therefore, Seafire AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seafire AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SEAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -349.64 Med: -142.12 Max: 2800
Current: 18.18
During the past 13 years, Seafire AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 2,800.00%. The lowest was -349.64%. And the median was -142.12%.
OSTO:SEAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.35% of 1590
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs OSTO:SEAF: 18.18
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) 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.
Seafire AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Seafire AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seafire 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.
OSTO:SEAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Seafire 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.
Seafire AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Seafire AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seafire AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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 -21.62% mean?
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -21.62% 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 Seafire AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #392 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Seafire AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Seafire AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -21.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #392 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seafire AB has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seafire AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #392 out of 1590 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Seafire AB in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.21, based on 1,590 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 Seafire AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seafire AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -21.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seafire AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.42, compared to a current price of kr7.14 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -21.62%. Seafire AB's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -21.62% 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr7.14 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.42.
GuruFocus considers Seafire AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SEAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -21.62%
GF Value™: kr6.42 vs. price of kr7.14 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seafire AB is a Sweden-based company engaged in acquiring and developing companies with business models, market positions, and brands. The company has two business segments: Industrial components and Products. The Industrial components, which generate the majority of revenue, include Bara Mineraler AB, Farg-in AB, Pexymek AB, Thor Ahlgren AB, Akerstedts Verkstads AB, DOFAB AB, Kenpo Sandwich, and Boro-Pannan AB. The products segment includes Luda.Farm AB, Nordbutiker AB, SolidEngineer AB, and OPO Scandinavia AB. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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