SWYBY (Sanoma Oyj) ROCE %: -8.69% (As of Mar. 2026)


SWYBY Sanoma Oyj SWYBY
67 GF Score
Price $2.46
GF Value $2.03
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What is Sanoma Oyj ROCE %?

Sanoma Oyj SWYBY 67 ROCE % is -8.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.03. 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. Sanoma Oyj's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.69%.

Sanoma Oyj  (OTCPK:SWYBY) 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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Sanoma Oyj ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanoma Oyj'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.

Sanoma Oyj ROCE % Chart

Sanoma Oyj 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 10.12 7.42 3.71 6.12 3.96

Sanoma Oyj 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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Sanoma Oyj ROCE % Calculation

Sanoma Oyj'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 )
=57.26/( ( (1967.644 - 549.215) + (2025.059 - 551.639) )/ 2 )
=57.26/( (1418.429+1473.42)/ 2 )
=57.26/1445.9245
=3.96 %

Sanoma Oyj'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 )
=-123.004/( ( (2025.059 - 551.639) + (2019.075 - 661.618) )/ 2 )
=-123.004/( ( 1473.42 + 1357.457 )/ 2 )
=-123.004/1415.4385
=-8.69 %

(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 -8.69% mean?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a ROCE % of -8.69% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sanoma Oyj's ROCE % too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current ROCE % is -8.69%. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's ROCE % compare to EDU and TAL?
Sanoma Oyj's ROCE % of -8.69% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.19. 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 Education company?
The median ROCE % among Education companies is 8.19, based on 262 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 Education industry, the median ROCE % is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanoma Oyj's current ROCE % is -8.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current ROCE % of -8.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.03, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.69%. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current ROCE % is -8.69% 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.03.

Key valuation signals for SWYBY:

  • ROCE %: -8.69%
  • GF Value™: $2.03 vs. price of $2.46 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sanoma Oyj Business Description

Address Toolonlahdenkatu 2, Helsinki, FIN, 00100
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
67GF Score

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