Insplorion AB (OSTO:INSP) ROIC %: -88.34% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:INSP Insplorion AB OSTO:INSP
46 GF Score
Price kr0.11
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Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Insplorion AB ROIC %?

Insplorion AB OSTO:INSP -16.54% 46 ROIC % is -88.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INSP with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Insplorion AB's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -88.34%.

As of today (2026-07-02), Insplorion AB's WACC % is -26.52%. Insplorion AB's ROIC % is -95.79% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Insplorion AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Insplorion AB  (OSTO:INSP) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Insplorion AB's WACC % is -26.52%. Insplorion AB's ROIC % is -95.79% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Insplorion AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Insplorion AB ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Insplorion AB's ROIC % 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.

Insplorion AB ROIC % Chart

Insplorion AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -37.86 -68.87 -92.71 -96.27 -108.63

Insplorion AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROIC % 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 -87.79 -104.05 -61.33 -127.47 -88.34

OSTO:INSP vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROIC % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Insplorion AB's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Insplorion AB ROIC % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Insplorion AB's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Insplorion AB's ROIC % falls into.


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Insplorion AB ROIC % Calculation

Insplorion AB's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-18.159 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (19.132 + 14.302)/ 2 )
=-18.159/16.717
=-108.63 %

where

Insplorion AB's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-12.48 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (14.302 + 13.954)/ 2 )
=-12.48/14.128
=-88.34 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -88.34% mean?
Insplorion AB (OSTO:INSP) has a ROIC % of -88.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Insplorion AB and its competitors.
Is Insplorion AB's ROIC % too high?
Insplorion AB's current ROIC % is -88.34%. Overall, Insplorion AB has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insplorion AB's ROIC % compare to COHR and KEYS?
Insplorion AB's ROIC % of -88.34% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.11, based on 2,447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Insplorion AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insplorion AB's current ROIC % is -88.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insplorion AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insplorion AB (OSTO:INSP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.18, compared to a current price of kr0.11 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -88.34%. Insplorion AB's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insplorion AB (OSTO:INSP), the current ROIC % is -88.34% 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 Insplorion AB (OSTO:INSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insplorion AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.11 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.18. GuruFocus considers Insplorion AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:INSP:

  • ROIC %: -88.34%
  • GF Value™: kr0.18 vs. price of kr0.11 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Insplorion AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 7YV:Germany
Address Arvid Wallgrens backe 20, Vastra Gotalands lan, Gothenburg, SWE, 41346
Insplorion AB develops and markets NanoPlasmonic Sensing (NPS) used to investigate molecular changes in nanomaterials and other nanoscale activities. Its NPS technology is used to develop sensor system applications for industrial monitoring. Insplorion operates within two fields: hydrogen sensors and research instruments. The hydrogen sensors enable safe and efficient deployment of hydrogen infrastructure through its benefits in detection speed, selectivity, and ability to function in environments where many sensor technologies cannot. The research instruments provide real-time data within battery research and surface processes in fields like catalysis, materials, and life science.
46GF Score

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