Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) ROCE %: -8.64% (As of Nov. 2025)


HAM:BUOB Bang & Olufsen AS HAM:BUOB
55 GF Score
Price €1.19
GF Value €1.27
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS ROCE %?

Bang & Olufsen AS HAM:BUOB +0.17% 55 ROCE % is -8.64% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.27. The stock has 2 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -8.64%.

Bang & Olufsen AS  (HAM:BUOB) 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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Bang & Olufsen AS ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS ROCE % Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.79 1.03 -9.22 4.21 5.80

Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 9.44 -1.01 3.92 8.10 -8.64
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Bang & Olufsen AS ROCE % Calculation

Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=9.919/( ( (307.9 - 148.119) + (313.641 - 131.354) )/ 2 )
=9.919/( (159.781+182.287)/ 2 )
=9.919/171.034
=5.80 %

Bang & Olufsen AS's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-14.996/( ( (313.641 - 131.354) + (307.131 - 142.319) )/ 2 )
=-14.996/( ( 182.287 + 164.812 )/ 2 )
=-14.996/173.5495
=-8.64 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) 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 -8.64% mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a ROCE % of -8.64% as of Nov. 2025.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's ROCE % too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current ROCE % is -8.64%. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's ROCE % compare to AAPL?
Bang & Olufsen AS's ROCE % of -8.64% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,444 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bang & Olufsen AS's current ROCE % is -8.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a current ROCE % of -8.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.64%. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB), the current ROCE % is -8.64% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BUOB:

  • ROCE %: -8.64%
  • GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €1.19 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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