4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) ROCE %: -14.33% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:4C 4C Group AB OSTO:4C
57 GF Score
Price kr7.35
GF Value kr14.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is 4C Group AB ROCE %?

4C Group AB OSTO:4C -0.68% 57 ROCE % is -14.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:4C with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of kr14.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 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. 4C Group AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.33%.

4C Group AB  (OSTO:4C) 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.

4C Group AB ROCE % Related Terms

4C Group AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4C Group 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.

4C Group AB ROCE % Chart

4C Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 48.00 16.49 -2.02 0.35 -4.05

4C Group 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 13.50 -13.91 -11.27 33.87 -14.33
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4C Group AB ROCE % Calculation

4C Group 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 )
=-12.045/( ( (437.577 - 155.195) + (517.496 - 204.985) )/ 2 )
=-12.045/( (282.382+312.511)/ 2 )
=-12.045/297.4465
=-4.05 %

4C Group 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 )
=-43.528/( ( (517.496 - 204.985) + (531.264 - 236.27) )/ 2 )
=-43.528/( ( 312.511 + 294.994 )/ 2 )
=-43.528/303.7525
=-14.33 %

(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 -14.33% mean?
4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) has a ROCE % of -14.33% as of Mar. 2026.
Is 4C Group AB's ROCE % too high?
4C Group AB's current ROCE % is -14.33%. Overall, 4C Group AB has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4C Group AB's ROCE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
4C Group AB's ROCE % of -14.33% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.19. 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 5.19, based on 2,709 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4C Group AB's current ROCE % is -14.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4C Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.72, compared to a current price of kr7.35 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -14.33%. 4C Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C), the current ROCE % is -14.33% 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 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4C Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr7.35 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.72. GuruFocus considers 4C Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:4C:

  • ROCE %: -14.33%
  • GF Value™: kr14.72 vs. price of kr7.35 (50.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

4C Group AB Business Description

Address Vattugatan 17, Stockholm, SWE, 111 52
4C Group AB is engaged in providing software solutions and services for organizational readiness, training, and crisis management. It provides its solutions mainly to customers in mission-critical environments such as defense forces, public organizations, and companies in the corporate sector that need managing risks and training for sudden and critical events. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden and also coordinated into four segments: EMEA, North America, APAC, and Global Expert Services.
57GF Score

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