Cereno Scientific AB (FRA:4A1) ROCE %: -22.53% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:4A1 Cereno Scientific AB FRA:4A1
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What is Cereno Scientific AB ROCE %?

Cereno Scientific AB FRA:4A1 +4.69% 39 ROCE % is -22.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4A1 with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 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. Cereno Scientific AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.53%.

Cereno Scientific AB  (FRA:4A1) 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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Cereno Scientific AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cereno Scientific AB's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Cereno Scientific AB ROCE % Chart

Cereno Scientific AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.05 -14.15 -18.32 -22.54 -19.80

Cereno Scientific AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % 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 -19.72 -18.18 -14.60 -27.51 -22.53
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Cereno Scientific AB ROCE % Calculation

Cereno Scientific 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 )
=-6.727/( ( (35.972 - 2.734) + (37.003 - 2.305) )/ 2 )
=-6.727/( (33.238+34.698)/ 2 )
=-6.727/33.968
=-19.80 %

Cereno Scientific 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 )
=-8.132/( ( (37.003 - 2.305) + (40.675 - 3.17) )/ 2 )
=-8.132/( ( 34.698 + 37.505 )/ 2 )
=-8.132/36.1015
=-22.53 %

(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 -22.53% mean?
Cereno Scientific AB (FRA:4A1) has a ROCE % of -22.53% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cereno Scientific AB's ROCE % too high?
Cereno Scientific AB's current ROCE % is -22.53%. Overall, Cereno Scientific AB has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cereno Scientific AB's ROCE % compare to ZTS?
Cereno Scientific AB's ROCE % of -22.53% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.03. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.03, based on 963 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. 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cereno Scientific AB's current ROCE % is -22.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cereno Scientific AB stock overvalued right now?
Cereno Scientific AB (FRA:4A1) has a current ROCE % of -22.53%. The current ROCE % is -22.53%. Cereno Scientific AB's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 Cereno Scientific AB (FRA:4A1), the current ROCE % is -22.53% 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.

Cereno Scientific AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CRNO B:Sweden
Address Forandringens gata 10, Molndal, SWE, 431 53
Cereno Scientific AB is developing a pipeline of preventive therapeutics to treat cardiovascular and rare diseases by epigenetic modulation through histone deacetylase inhibition (HDACi). The company's program, CS1, is a phase two dual-acting antithrombotic drug aimed at venous thrombosis and stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation. It also evaluates the potential of epigenetic modulation for rare diseases related to pulmonary fibrosis, thrombosis, inflammation, and high blood pressure in the pulmonary circulation system.
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