AB Science (XPAR:AB) ROCE %: 179.70% (As of Dec. 2025)


XPAR:AB AB Science XPAR:AB
59 GF Score
Price €0.86
GF Value €1.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AB Science ROCE %?

AB Science XPAR:AB -1.38% 59 ROCE % is 179.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:AB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 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. AB Science's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 179.70%.

AB Science  (XPAR:AB) 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.

AB Science ROCE % Related Terms

AB Science ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AB Science'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.

AB Science ROCE % Chart

AB Science 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 -241.36 -509.56 -249.51 -116.84 26.82

AB Science Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -13.59 -109.26 -109.49 -284.51 179.70
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AB Science ROCE % Calculation

AB Science'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 )
=1.67/( ( (23.175 - 20.433) + (24.525 - 14.815) )/ 2 )
=1.67/( (2.742+9.71)/ 2 )
=1.67/6.226
=26.82 %

AB Science's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=11.268/( ( (21.217 - 18.386) + (24.525 - 14.815) )/ 2 )
=11.268/( ( 2.831 + 9.71 )/ 2 )
=11.268/6.2705
=179.70 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 179.70% mean?
AB Science (XPAR:AB) has a ROCE % of 179.70% as of Dec. 2025.
Is AB Science's ROCE % too high?
AB Science's current ROCE % is 179.70%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROCE % is 7.00. AB Science's value of 179.70% is 2469% above this industry median. Overall, AB Science has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Science's ROCE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
AB Science's ROCE % of 179.70% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.00. AB Science's value of 179.70% is 2469% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.00, based on 958 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. AB Science's current ROCE % of 179.70% is 2469% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Science's current ROCE % is 179.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Science (XPAR:AB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.47, compared to a current price of €0.86 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 179.70% and 2469% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.00. AB Science's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 11 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 AB Science (XPAR:AB), the current ROCE % is 179.70% as of Dec. 2025. 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 AB Science (XPAR:AB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Science stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.86 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.47. GuruFocus considers AB Science to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:AB:

  • ROCE %: 179.70%
  • GF Value™: €1.47 vs. price of €0.86 (41.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2469% above the Drug Manufacturers median

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

AB Science Business Description

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Address 3, Avenue George V, Paris, FRA, 75008
AB Science is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that has developed a diversified portfolio of medicines targeting unmet medical needs, based on two platforms. Masitinib platform: It is based on masitinib, a selective protein kinase inhibitor in development for neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, & inflammatory diseases. It has the clinical development of masitinib in neurodegenerative diseases (specifically Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, & progressive forms of multiple sclerosis). ALDH/Microtubule Platform: It is a portfolio of synthetic agents that target cancer cells by destabilising microtubules, which are essential for cell division & cancer stem cells, by inhibiting enzymes that are essential for maintaining their physiological state & survival.
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