Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) ROCE %: 7.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0NPJ Columbus AS LTS:0NPJ
69 GF Score
Price kr9.94
GF Value kr9.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Columbus AS ROCE %?

Columbus AS LTS:0NPJ 69 ROCE % is 7.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NPJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.42 (Fairly Valued). 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. Columbus AS's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.12%.

Columbus AS  (LTS:0NPJ) 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.

Columbus AS ROCE % Related Terms

Columbus AS ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbus 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.

Columbus AS ROCE % Chart

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

Columbus AS'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 )
=60.786/( ( (1295.435 - 383.046) + (1275.745 - 385.399) )/ 2 )
=60.786/( (912.389+890.346)/ 2 )
=60.786/901.3675
=6.74 %

Columbus AS'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 )
=63.44/( ( (1275.745 - 385.399) + (1279.898 - 389.403) )/ 2 )
=63.44/( ( 890.346 + 890.495 )/ 2 )
=63.44/890.4205
=7.12 %

(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 7.12% mean?
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a ROCE % of 7.12% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Columbus AS's ROCE % too high?
Columbus AS's current ROCE % is 7.12%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Columbus AS's value of 7.12% is 35.1% above this industry median. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's ROCE % compare to IBM and ACN?
Columbus AS's ROCE % of 7.12% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Columbus AS's value of 7.12% is 35.1% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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. Columbus AS's current ROCE % of 7.12% is 35.1% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current ROCE % is 7.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.42, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.12% and 35.1% above the Software industry median of 5.27. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current ROCE % is 7.12% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.42. GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:

  • ROCE %: 7.12%
  • GF Value™: kr9.42 vs. price of kr9.94 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.1% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Columbus AS Business Description

Other Exchanges COLUM:DenmarkP1F:Germany
Address Lautrupvang 6, Ballerup, DNK, DK-2750
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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