Bufab AB (STU:29B0) ROCE %: 16.41% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:29B0 Bufab AB STU:29B0
82 GF Score
Price €11.36
GF Value €8.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bufab AB ROCE %?

Bufab AB STU:29B0 82 ROCE % is 16.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:29B0 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.27 (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. Bufab AB's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.41%.

Bufab AB  (STU:29B0) 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.

Bufab AB ROCE % Related Terms

Bufab AB ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bufab 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.

Bufab AB ROCE % Chart

Bufab AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Bufab 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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Bufab AB ROCE % Calculation

Bufab 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 )
=91.708/( ( (799.036 - 144.141) + (856.343 - 157.503) )/ 2 )
=91.708/( (654.895+698.84)/ 2 )
=91.708/676.8675
=13.55 %

Bufab 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 )
=117.348/( ( (856.343 - 157.503) + (910.38 - 178.715) )/ 2 )
=117.348/( ( 698.84 + 731.665 )/ 2 )
=117.348/715.2525
=16.41 %

(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 16.41% mean?
Bufab AB (STU:29B0) has a ROCE % of 16.41% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Bufab AB's ROCE % too high?
Bufab AB's current ROCE % is 16.41%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.41. Bufab AB's value of 16.41% is 74.4% above this industry median. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Bufab AB's ROCE % of 16.41% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.41. Bufab AB's value of 16.41% is 74.4% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.41, based on 156 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. Bufab AB's current ROCE % of 16.41% is 74.4% 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current ROCE % is 16.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB (STU:29B0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.27, compared to a current price of €11.36 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 16.41% and 74.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.41. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Bufab AB (STU:29B0), the current ROCE % is 16.41% 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 Bufab AB (STU:29B0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.36 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.27. GuruFocus considers Bufab AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:29B0:

  • ROCE %: 16.41%
  • GF Value™: €8.27 vs. price of €11.36 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.4% above the Industrial Distribution median

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:29B0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bufab AB Business Description

Address Box 2266, Varnamo, SWE, SE-331 02
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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