Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) ROCE %: -17.42% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Candles Scandinavia B ROCE %?

Candles Scandinavia B OSTO:CANDLE B +2.56% 63 ROCE % is -17.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CANDLE B with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr34.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. Candles Scandinavia B's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.42%.

Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) 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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Candles Scandinavia B ROCE % Historical Data

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Candles Scandinavia B ROCE % Chart

Candles Scandinavia B Annual Data

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Apr21

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Apr24

ROCE %

33.06

72.88

-46.87

3.88

-12.65

Candles Scandinavia B Quarterly Data
	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24	Apr24	Jul24	Oct24	Jan25	Apr25	Jul25	Oct25	Mar26
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-23.59	-0.53	-23.68	-0.10	-17.42

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Candles Scandinavia B ROCE % Calculation

Candles Scandinavia B's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2023 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2023 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )
	=	-11.876	/	( ( (165.285 - 71.084)	+	(115.413 - 21.904) )	/ 2 )
	=	-11.876	/	( (94.201	+	93.509)	/ 2 )
	=	-11.876	/	93.855
	=	-12.65 %

Candles Scandinavia B'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: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-42.716	/	( ( (404.55 - 151.196)	+	(347.003 - 110.041) )	/ 2 )
	=	-42.716	/	( ( 253.354	+	236.962 )	/ 2 )
	=	-42.716	/	245.158
	=	-17.42 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -17.42% mean?

Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) has a ROCE % of -17.42% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Candles Scandinavia B's ROCE % too high?

Candles Scandinavia B's current ROCE % is -17.42%. Overall, Candles Scandinavia B has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Candles Scandinavia B's ROCE % compare to PG and CL?

Candles Scandinavia B's ROCE % of -17.42% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.74. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.74, based on 1,937 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candles Scandinavia B's current ROCE % is -17.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Candles Scandinavia B stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.36, compared to a current price of kr36.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -17.42%. Candles Scandinavia B's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B), the current ROCE % is -17.42% 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 Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candles Scandinavia B stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr36.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.36. GuruFocus considers Candles Scandinavia B to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:CANDLE B:

ROCE %: -17.42%
GF Value™: kr34.36 vs. price of kr36.00 (4.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Candles Scandinavia B Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XSAT:SIN OSTO:CLEM OSTO:LCLEAN OSTO:LYKO A PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB EL XTER:HEN3 CHD OSTO:ESSITY B XTER:BEI TSE:4452 BOM:531642 BOM:532424

Other Exchanges LY7:Germany

Address Cv-Gatan 38 B, Orebro, SWE, 703 82

Website https://www.candles.se

Candles Scandinavia B is a manufacturer of candles. The company produces scented candles with 100% plant-based, biodegradable candle wax. The firm primarily targets business chains and brands in fashion, beauty and home furnishings, to which it offers private label solutions. The company is primarily active in the Nordic region.

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