Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) ROCE %: 12.49% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:SAABBN Saab AB MEX:SAABBN
93 GF Score
Price MXN968.95
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What is Saab AB ROCE %?

Saab AB MEX:SAABBN 93 ROCE % is 12.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAABBN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN735.51. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Saab AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.49%.

Saab AB  (MEX:SAABBN) 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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Saab AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saab 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.

Saab AB ROCE % Chart

Saab 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 7.21 6.82 10.12 12.75 15.61

Saab 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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Saab AB ROCE % Calculation

Saab 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 )
=16640.766/( ( (189520.122 - 94386.994) + (241607.878 - 123500.871) )/ 2 )
=16640.766/( (95133.128+118107.007)/ 2 )
=16640.766/106620.0675
=15.61 %

Saab 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 )
=14871.772/( ( (241607.878 - 123500.871) + (240861.147 - 120839.915) )/ 2 )
=14871.772/( ( 118107.007 + 120021.232 )/ 2 )
=14871.772/119064.1195
=12.49 %

(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 12.49% mean?
Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) has a ROCE % of 12.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Saab AB's ROCE % too high?
Saab AB's current ROCE % is 12.49%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROCE % is 6.29. Saab AB's value of 12.49% is 98.6% above this industry median. Overall, Saab AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saab AB's ROCE % compare to GE and RTX?
Saab AB's ROCE % of 12.49% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.29. Saab AB's value of 12.49% is 98.6% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROCE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.29, based on 350 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. Saab AB's current ROCE % of 12.49% is 98.6% 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 Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROCE % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saab AB's current ROCE % is 12.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saab AB stock overvalued right now?
Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) has a current ROCE % of 12.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN735.51, compared to a current price of MXN968.95 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.49% and 98.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.29. Saab AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN), the current ROCE % is 12.49% 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 Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN968.95 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN735.51.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAABBN:

  • ROCE %: 12.49%
  • GF Value™: MXN735.51 vs. price of MXN968.95 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 98.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median

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

Saab AB Business Description

Address Olof Palmes gata 17, 5th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, SE-111 22
Saab supplies products and services for military, defense, and civil security. The company operates in four segments: aeronautics, dynamics, surveillance, and Kockums. Aeronautics involves the manufacturing and support of defense and commercial aerial systems. Dynamics produces combat weapons and defense training and management systems. Surveillance supplies security services, and creates traffic management technology and aviation parts. Kockums offers solutions for naval missions. Over three fourths of Saab's sales are from the defense sector. The company sells to multiple geographic regions, but over half of its sales come from Europe.
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