Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) ROCE %: 15.88% (As of Apr. 2026)


OSTO:CLAS B Clas Ohlson AB OSTO:CLAS B
79 GF Score
Price kr423.20
GF Value kr241.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clas Ohlson AB ROCE %?

Clas Ohlson AB OSTO:CLAS B +0.76% 79 ROCE % is 15.88% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CLAS B with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr241.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Clas Ohlson AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.88%.

Clas Ohlson AB  (OSTO:CLAS 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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Clas Ohlson AB ROCE % Historical Data

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Clas Ohlson AB ROCE % Chart

Clas Ohlson AB Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
ROCE %
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Clas Ohlson AB Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Clas Ohlson AB ROCE % Calculation

Clas Ohlson AB's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=1558/( ( (6488.9 - 2657.5) + (7887.3 - 2997.3) )/ 2 )
=1558/( (3831.4+4890)/ 2 )
=1558/4360.7
=35.73 %

Clas Ohlson AB's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=759.2/( ( (7891.5 - 3218.3) + (7887.3 - 2997.3) )/ 2 )
=759.2/( ( 4673.2 + 4890 )/ 2 )
=759.2/4781.6
=15.88 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 15.88% mean?
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) has a ROCE % of 15.88% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's ROCE % too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current ROCE % is 15.88%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.58. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 15.88% is 109.5% above this industry median. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?
Clas Ohlson AB's ROCE % of 15.88% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 15.88% is 109.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current ROCE % of 15.88% is 109.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current ROCE % is 15.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr241.06, compared to a current price of kr423.20 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.88% and 109.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.58. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B), the current ROCE % is 15.88% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr423.20 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr241.06. GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:CLAS B:

  • ROCE %: 15.88%
  • GF Value™: kr241.06 vs. price of kr423.20 (75.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 109.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median

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

Clas Ohlson AB Business Description

Address Municipality of Leksand, Insjon, SWE, 793 85
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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