ES Group AB (OSTO:ESGR B) ROCE %: -10.29% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:ESGR B ES Group AB OSTO:ESGR B
66 GF Score
Price kr15.45
GF Value kr18.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ES Group AB ROCE %?

ES Group AB OSTO:ESGR B 66 ROCE % is -10.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ESGR B with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. ES Group AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.29%.

ES Group AB  (OSTO:ESGR 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.

ES Group AB ROCE % Related Terms

ES Group AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ES 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.

ES Group AB ROCE % Chart

ES Group AB Annual Data
Trend Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -21.80 1.55 29.04 -12.06 -12.10

ES Group AB Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 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 -8.00 -36.65 -8.23 3.12 -10.29
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ES Group AB ROCE % Calculation

ES 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: Apr. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-21.727/( ( (288.206 - 90.449) + (223.039 - 61.672) )/ 2 )
=-21.727/( (197.757+161.367)/ 2 )
=-21.727/179.562
=-12.10 %

ES 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 )
=-16.384/( ( (223.039 - 61.672) + (202.053 - 44.829) )/ 2 )
=-16.384/( ( 161.367 + 157.224 )/ 2 )
=-16.384/159.2955
=-10.29 %

(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 -10.29% mean?
ES Group AB (OSTO:ESGR B) has a ROCE % of -10.29% as of Mar. 2026.
Is ES Group AB's ROCE % too high?
ES Group AB's current ROCE % is -10.29%. Overall, ES Group AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Group AB's ROCE % compare to TT and JCI?
ES Group AB's ROCE % of -10.29% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.19. 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.19, based on 1,760 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Group AB's current ROCE % is -10.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Group AB (OSTO:ESGR B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.81, compared to a current price of kr15.45 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -10.29%. ES Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 ES Group AB (OSTO:ESGR B), the current ROCE % is -10.29% 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 ES Group AB (OSTO:ESGR B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr15.45 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.81. GuruFocus considers ES Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ESGR B:

  • ROCE %: -10.29%
  • GF Value™: kr18.81 vs. price of kr15.45 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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

ES Group AB Business Description

Address Metallgatan 2-4, Alingsas, SWE, SE-441 32
ES Energy Save Holding AB is engaged in the development, marketing, and sale of energy-efficient heating solutions. The company's product portfolio mainly includes heat pumps and related systems, along with accessories and complementary energy solutions.
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