Q-linea AB (OSTO:QLINEA) ROCE %: -41.11% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:QLINEA Q-linea AB OSTO:QLINEA
67 GF Score
Price kr17.60
GF Value kr19.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Q-linea AB ROCE %?

Q-linea AB OSTO:QLINEA -2.76% 67 ROCE % is -41.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:QLINEA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr19.86 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Q-linea AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -41.11%.

Q-linea AB  (OSTO:QLINEA) 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.

Q-linea AB ROCE % Related Terms

Q-linea AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Q-linea 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.

Q-linea AB ROCE % Chart

Q-linea AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -54.93 -86.21 -120.09 -193.32 -98.29

Q-linea 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 -194.47 -111.88 -122.94 -81.19 -41.11
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Q-linea AB ROCE % Calculation

Q-linea 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 )
=-176.174/( ( (147.99 - 129.378) + (369.668 - 29.795) )/ 2 )
=-176.174/( (18.612+339.873)/ 2 )
=-176.174/179.2425
=-98.29 %

Q-linea 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 )
=-132.62/( ( (369.668 - 29.795) + (333.609 - 28.218) )/ 2 )
=-132.62/( ( 339.873 + 305.391 )/ 2 )
=-132.62/322.632
=-41.11 %

(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 -41.11% mean?
Q-linea AB (OSTO:QLINEA) has a ROCE % of -41.11% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Q-linea AB's ROCE % too high?
Q-linea AB's current ROCE % is -41.11%. Overall, Q-linea AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-linea AB's ROCE % compare to ABT and SYK?
Q-linea AB's ROCE % of -41.11% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.20. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.20, based on 813 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q-linea AB's current ROCE % is -41.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-linea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-linea AB (OSTO:QLINEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr19.86, compared to a current price of kr17.60 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -41.11%. Q-linea AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Q-linea AB (OSTO:QLINEA), the current ROCE % is -41.11% 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 Q-linea AB (OSTO:QLINEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-linea AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr17.60 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr19.86. GuruFocus considers Q-linea AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:QLINEA:

  • ROCE %: -41.11%
  • GF Value™: kr19.86 vs. price of kr17.60 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Q-linea AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 3F80:Germany
Address Dag Hammarskjolds vag 52 A, Uppsala, SWE, SE-752 37
Q-linea AB is a company that develops infection diagnostics solutions that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society, enabling rapid diagnosis of blood infections such as sepsis within six hours of a positive blood culture. It focuses on developing instruments and consumables that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society. It develops and delivers solutions for healthcare providers, enabling them to diagnose and treat infectious diseases in the shortest possible time. The company's product, ASTar, is a fully automated instrument (AST, antibiotic susceptibility testing), which produces a sensitivity profile from a positive blood culture.
67GF Score

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