Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) ROCE %: 3.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:OBSE Observit AB OSTO:OBSE
33 GF Score
Price kr0.66
GF Value kr0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Observit AB ROCE %?

Observit AB OSTO:OBSE +4.76% 33 ROCE % is 3.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:OBSE with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Observit AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38%.

Observit AB  (OSTO:OBSE) 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.

Observit AB ROCE % Related Terms

Observit AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Observit 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.

Observit AB ROCE % Chart

Observit AB Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
58.47 17.06 0.06 8.13 6.93

Observit AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Observit AB ROCE % Calculation

Observit 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 )
=2.408/( ( (41.217 - 18.989) + (69.613 - 22.381) )/ 2 )
=2.408/( (22.228+47.232)/ 2 )
=2.408/34.73
=6.93 %

Observit 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 )
=1.628/( ( (69.613 - 22.381) + (59.926 - 10.89) )/ 2 )
=1.628/( ( 47.232 + 49.036 )/ 2 )
=1.628/48.134
=3.38 %

(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 3.38% mean?
Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) has a ROCE % of 3.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Observit AB's ROCE % too high?
Observit AB's current ROCE % is 3.38%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Observit AB's value of 3.38% is 38.6% below this industry median. Overall, Observit AB has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Observit AB's ROCE % compare to IBM and ACN?
Observit AB's ROCE % of 3.38% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Observit AB's value of 3.38% is 38.6% below 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.51, based on 2,724 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. Observit AB's current ROCE % of 3.38% is 38.6% below 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Observit AB's current ROCE % is 3.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Observit AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.40, compared to a current price of kr0.66 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.38% and 38.6% below the Software industry median of 5.51. Observit AB's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE), the current ROCE % is 3.38% 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 Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Observit AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.66 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.40. GuruFocus considers Observit AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:OBSE:

  • ROCE %: 3.38%
  • GF Value™: kr0.40 vs. price of kr0.66 (65% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.6% below the Software median

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

Observit AB Business Description

Other Exchanges T3Z:Germany
Address Ortviksvagen 8, Sundsvall, SWE, 856 33
Observit AB is the market leader in the Nordics when it comes to mobile video surveillance in public transport. The company provides software as a cloud service, and a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, and currently has approximately 38,000 licenses (one license per security camera) connected globally. The customer base includes bus operators such as Nobina, Keolis, and Arriva and other transport-heavy customers such as Elis. Observit wants to become the brand for mobile video solutions in the transport sector.
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