Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) ROCE %: 9.48% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:ARPL Arla Plast AB OSTO:ARPL
77 GF Score
Price kr37.35
GF Value kr53.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arla Plast AB ROCE %?

Arla Plast AB OSTO:ARPL -1.84% 77 ROCE % is 9.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr53.23 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Arla Plast AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.48%.

Arla Plast AB  (OSTO:ARPL) 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.

Arla Plast AB ROCE % Related Terms

Arla Plast AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arla Plast 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.

Arla Plast AB ROCE % Chart

Arla Plast AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 18.03 8.52 14.73 17.48 14.45

Arla Plast 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 15.85 21.65 12.94 11.51 9.48
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Arla Plast AB ROCE % Calculation

Arla Plast 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 )
=111.2/( ( (982.8 - 254.4) + (993 - 181.9) )/ 2 )
=111.2/( (728.4+811.1)/ 2 )
=111.2/769.75
=14.45 %

Arla Plast 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 )
=77.6/( ( (993 - 181.9) + (1054 - 228.6) )/ 2 )
=77.6/( ( 811.1 + 825.4 )/ 2 )
=77.6/818.25
=9.48 %

(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 9.48% mean?
Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) has a ROCE % of 9.48% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Arla Plast AB's ROCE % too high?
Arla Plast AB's current ROCE % is 9.48%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Arla Plast AB's value of 9.48% is 47.7% above this industry median. Overall, Arla Plast AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arla Plast AB's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Arla Plast AB's ROCE % of 9.48% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Arla Plast AB's value of 9.48% is 47.7% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,589 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. Arla Plast AB's current ROCE % of 9.48% is 47.7% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arla Plast AB's current ROCE % is 9.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arla Plast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr53.23, compared to a current price of kr37.35 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.48% and 47.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Arla Plast AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL), the current ROCE % is 9.48% 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr37.35 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr53.23. GuruFocus considers Arla Plast AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ARPL:

  • ROCE %: 9.48%
  • GF Value™: kr53.23 vs. price of kr37.35 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.7% above the Chemicals median

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

Arla Plast AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 7JB:Germany
Address Box 33, Borensberg, SWE, SE-591 06
Arla Plast AB is a extruders of plastic sheets in Europe. It offers plastic solid sheets and multiwall sheets in Polycarbonate, Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, ABS and other materials.
77GF Score

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