W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) ROC %: 0.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:W5 W5 Solutions AB OSTO:W5
77 GF Score
Price kr45.00
GF Value kr85.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is W5 Solutions AB ROC %?

W5 Solutions AB OSTO:W5 -1.96% 77 ROC % is 0.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:W5 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr85.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. W5 Solutions AB's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47%.

As of today (2026-07-14), W5 Solutions AB's WACC % is 5.66%. W5 Solutions AB's ROC % is 5.21% (calculated using TTM income statement data). W5 Solutions AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


W5 Solutions AB  (OSTO:W5) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, W5 Solutions AB's WACC % is 5.66%. W5 Solutions AB's ROC % is 5.21% (calculated using TTM income statement data). W5 Solutions AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.


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W5 Solutions AB ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W5 Solutions AB's ROC % 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.

W5 Solutions AB ROC % Chart

W5 Solutions AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.64 12.01 3.00 -3.18 5.43

W5 Solutions AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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W5 Solutions AB ROC % Calculation

W5 Solutions AB's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=40.134 * ( 1 - 25.55% )/( (505.439 + 594.399)/ 2 )
=29.879763/549.919
=5.43 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=698.312 - 46.376 - ( 57.537 - max(0, 166.919 - 323.967+57.537))
=594.399

W5 Solutions AB's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=3.02 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (594.399 + 702.628)/ 2 )
=3.02/648.5135
=0.47 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=698.312 - 46.376 - ( 57.537 - max(0, 166.919 - 323.967+57.537))
=594.399

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=759.072 - 42.685 - ( 13.759 - max(0, 183.618 - 328.376+13.759))
=702.628

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 0.47% mean?
W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) has a ROC % of 0.47% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on W5 Solutions AB and its competitors.
Is W5 Solutions AB's ROC % too high?
W5 Solutions AB's current ROC % is 0.47%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROC % is 4.24. W5 Solutions AB's value of 0.47% is 88.9% below this industry median. Overall, W5 Solutions AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W5 Solutions AB's ROC % compare to SPCX and GE?
W5 Solutions AB's ROC % of 0.47% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.24. W5 Solutions AB's value of 0.47% is 88.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.24, based on 354 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W5 Solutions AB's current ROC % of 0.47% is 88.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on W5 Solutions AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC % is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W5 Solutions AB's current ROC % is 0.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W5 Solutions AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr85.89, compared to a current price of kr45.00 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 0.47% and 88.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.24. W5 Solutions AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5), the current ROC % is 0.47% 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 W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W5 Solutions AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr45.00 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr85.89. GuruFocus considers W5 Solutions AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:W5:

  • ROC %: 0.47%
  • GF Value™: kr85.89 vs. price of kr45.00 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:W5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W5 Solutions AB Business Description

Other Exchanges EY7:Germany
Address Jakobsdalsvagen 19, Nacka Strand, SWE, 131 52
W5 Solutions AB supplies high-technology systems and solutions to Swedish and international defense contractors and government agencies.
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