ABCL (AbCellera Biologics) ROCE %: -16.67% (As of Mar. 2026)


ABCL AbCellera Biologics Inc ABCL
59 GF Score
Price $7.38
GF Value $5.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AbCellera Biologics ROCE %?

AbCellera Biologics ABCL +10.81% 59 ROCE % is -16.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABCL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. AbCellera Biologics's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.67%.

AbCellera Biologics  (NAS:ABCL) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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AbCellera Biologics ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AbCellera Biologics's ROCE % 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.

AbCellera Biologics ROCE % Chart

AbCellera Biologics Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 21.13 17.33 -15.98 -22.70 -15.77

AbCellera Biologics 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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AbCellera Biologics ROCE % Calculation

AbCellera Biologics's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-203.213/( ( (1360.553 - 76.612) + (1356.95 - 64.307) )/ 2 )
=-203.213/( (1283.941+1292.643)/ 2 )
=-203.213/1288.292
=-15.77 %

AbCellera Biologics's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-212.72/( ( (1356.95 - 64.307) + (1307.112 - 47.294) )/ 2 )
=-212.72/( ( 1292.643 + 1259.818 )/ 2 )
=-212.72/1276.2305
=-16.67 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -16.67% mean?
AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) has a ROCE % of -16.67% as of Mar. 2026.
Is AbCellera Biologics' ROCE % too high?
AbCellera Biologics' current ROCE % is -16.67%. Overall, AbCellera Biologics has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AbCellera Biologics' ROCE % compare to SRPT and RAPP?
AbCellera Biologics' ROCE % of -16.67% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. AbCellera Biologics's current ROCE % is -16.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AbCellera Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.62, compared to a current price of $7.38 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -16.67%. AbCellera Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AbCellera Biologics (ABCL), the current ROCE % is -16.67% 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 AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbCellera Biologics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.38 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.62. GuruFocus considers AbCellera Biologics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ABCL:

  • ROCE %: -16.67%
  • GF Value™: $5.62 vs. price of $7.38 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

AbCellera Biologics Business Description

Other Exchanges 8QQ:Germany
Address 150 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Y 1G6
AbCellera Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing first-in-class antibody medicines for indications with high unmet medical need. It has built a platform for advancing antibody drug programs that the company believes provides it with a competitive advantage in addressing challenging, high-value targets such as complex transmembrane proteins and novel modalities, including multispecifics and antibody-drug conjugates. Organisation's pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical development, two development candidates in Investigational New Drug (IND/Clinical Trial Application (CTA)-enabling activities, and more than 20 active discovery programs across multiple modalities and indications.
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