Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) ROCE %: -3.12% (As of Jun. 2026)

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OSTO:WAYS Waystream Group AB OSTO:WAYS
65 GF Score
Price kr38.90
GF Value kr28.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Waystream Group AB ROCE %?

Waystream Group AB OSTO:WAYS -1.04% 65 ROCE % is -3.12% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:WAYS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.02 (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. Waystream Group AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.12%.

Waystream Group AB  (OSTO:WAYS) 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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Waystream Group AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waystream 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.

Waystream Group AB ROCE % Chart

Waystream Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Waystream Group AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Waystream Group AB ROCE % Calculation

Waystream 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: 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 )
=14.342/( ( (113.248 - 38.684) + (147.148 - 64.548) )/ 2 )
=14.342/( (74.564+82.6)/ 2 )
=14.342/78.582
=18.25 %

Waystream Group AB's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.08/( ( (142.828 - 53.31) + (164.437 - 56.49) )/ 2 )
=-3.08/( ( 89.518 + 107.947 )/ 2 )
=-3.08/98.7325
=-3.12 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 -3.12% mean?
Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) has a ROCE % of -3.12% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Waystream Group AB's ROCE % too high?
Waystream Group AB's current ROCE % is -3.12%. Overall, Waystream Group AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waystream Group AB's ROCE % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Waystream Group AB's ROCE % of -3.12% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.87. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.87, based on 2,454 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waystream Group AB's current ROCE % is -3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waystream Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.02, compared to a current price of kr38.90 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.12%. Waystream Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS), the current ROCE % is -3.12% as of Jun. 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr38.90 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.02. GuruFocus considers Waystream Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:WAYS:

  • ROCE %: -3.12%
  • GF Value™: kr28.02 vs. price of kr38.90 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Waystream Group AB Business Description

Address Farogatan 33, Kista, SWE, SE-164 51
Waystream Group AB operates in the telecommunications sector. The product portfolio includes switches and routers adapted for the fibre market and associated peripherals, technical support, training, and consulting. Its customer base and target customers are city networks, operators, and real estate companies that own and operate their fibre networks in the Nordic region and Central Europe.
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