Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) ROCE %: 8.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:AMBEAS Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS
82 GF Score
Price kr140.40
GF Value kr110.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ambea AB ROCE %?

Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS 82 ROCE % is 8.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMBEAS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr110.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Ambea AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.79%.

Ambea AB  (CHIX:AMBEAs) 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.

Ambea AB ROCE % Related Terms

Ambea AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambea AB'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.

Ambea AB ROCE % Chart

Ambea AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Ambea 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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Ambea AB ROCE % Calculation

Ambea AB'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 )
=1341/( ( (18177 - 3995) + (20475 - 4572) )/ 2 )
=1341/( (14182+15903)/ 2 )
=1341/15042.5
=8.91 %

Ambea AB'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 )
=1424/( ( (20475 - 4572) + (20978 - 4464) )/ 2 )
=1424/( ( 15903 + 16514 )/ 2 )
=1424/16208.5
=8.79 %

(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 8.79% mean?
Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) has a ROCE % of 8.79% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ambea AB's ROCE % too high?
Ambea AB's current ROCE % is 8.79%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROCE % is 6.41. Ambea AB's value of 8.79% is 37.1% above this industry median. Overall, Ambea AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambea AB's ROCE % compare to HCA and THC?
Ambea AB's ROCE % of 8.79% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.41. Ambea AB's value of 8.79% is 37.1% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROCE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 6.41, based on 648 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambea AB's current ROCE % of 8.79% is 37.1% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambea AB's current ROCE % is 8.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr110.05, compared to a current price of kr140.40 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.79% and 37.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 6.41. Ambea AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS), the current ROCE % is 8.79% 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr140.40 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr110.05. GuruFocus considers Ambea AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMBEAS:

  • ROCE %: 8.79%
  • GF Value™: kr110.05 vs. price of kr140.40 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median

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

Ambea AB Business Description

Address Rontgenvagen 3D, Box 1565, Solna, Stockholm, SWE, 171 29
Ambea AB is a Swedish care-provider group focused on elderly care, disability care, psychosocial support, housing, staffing, and training across the Nordic region. The company's segment includes: i) Nytida: Comprises social care services for children, youth and adults, in Sweden, ii) Vardaga: Comprises nursing homes and home care in Sweden, iii) Stendi: Comprises social care for children, youth and adult in Norway, iv) Validia: Comprises social care for children, v) Altiden: Comprises social care for children, youth and adults as well as elderly care in Denmark, and vi) Klara: Comprises competence and staffing solutions for elderly and social care, and student health services in Sweden. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Vardaga segment.
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