Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) ROCE %: 13.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:SYNSAM Synsam AB OSTO:SYNSAM
85 GF Score
Price kr56.50
GF Value kr61.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Synsam AB ROCE %?

Synsam AB OSTO:SYNSAM -0.18% 85 ROCE % is 13.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SYNSAM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr61.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Synsam AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.10%.

Synsam AB  (OSTO:SYNSAM) 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.

Synsam AB ROCE % Related Terms

Synsam AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synsam 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.

Synsam AB ROCE % Chart

Synsam AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Synsam AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Synsam AB ROCE % Calculation

Synsam 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 )
=771/( ( (8244 - 2079) + (7945 - 1812) )/ 2 )
=771/( (6165+6133)/ 2 )
=771/6149
=12.54 %

Synsam 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 )
=820/( ( (7945 - 1812) + (8438 - 2055) )/ 2 )
=820/( ( 6133 + 6383 )/ 2 )
=820/6258
=13.10 %

(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 13.10% mean?
Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) has a ROCE % of 13.10% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Synsam AB's ROCE % too high?
Synsam AB's current ROCE % is 13.10%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROCE % is 2.18. Synsam AB's value of 13.10% is 500.9% above this industry median. Overall, Synsam AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synsam AB's ROCE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
Synsam AB's ROCE % of 13.10% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.18. Synsam AB's value of 13.10% is 500.9% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.18, based on 815 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. Synsam AB's current ROCE % of 13.10% is 500.9% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synsam AB's current ROCE % is 13.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synsam AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr61.30, compared to a current price of kr56.50 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.10% and 500.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.18. Synsam AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM), the current ROCE % is 13.10% 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 Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synsam AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr56.50 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr61.30. GuruFocus considers Synsam AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SYNSAM:

  • ROCE %: 13.10%
  • GF Value™: kr61.30 vs. price of kr56.50 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 500.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median

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

Synsam AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 9FZ:Germany
Address Sankt Eriksgatan 60, Stockholm, SWE, 112 34
Synsam AB is a lifestyle company in optics and eye health in the Nordic region. The company offers various products and services in physical and digital stores, such as eye examinations, spectacles, sunglasses, sports spectacles, contact lenses, and accessories in optical retail, as well as spectacles subscriptions and related services under the name Synsam Lifestyle. Its stores are operated under the Synsam brand in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and under the Profil Optik brand in Denmark and Iceland. The company comprises four segments: Sweden, which generates key revenue, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
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