Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) ROIC %: 6.07% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:INSTAL Instalco AB OSTO:INSTAL
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What is Instalco AB ROIC %?

Instalco AB OSTO:INSTAL -2.04% 92 ROIC % is 6.07% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INSTAL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr34.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 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 %. Instalco AB's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.07%.

As of today (2026-07-02), Instalco AB's WACC % is 13.06%. Instalco AB's ROIC % is 6.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Instalco AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Instalco AB  (OSTO:INSTAL) 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, Instalco AB's WACC % is 13.06%. Instalco AB's ROIC % is 6.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Instalco 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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Instalco AB ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Instalco 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.

Instalco AB ROIC % Chart

Instalco AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Instalco 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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OSTO:INSTAL vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco 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.


Instalco AB ROIC % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Instalco AB ROIC % Calculation

Instalco 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 )
=668 * ( 1 - 28.11% )/( (9103 + 8986)/ 2 )
=480.2252/9044.5
=5.31 %

where

Instalco 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 )
=688 * ( 1 - 20.18% )/( (8986 + 9100)/ 2 )
=549.1616/9043
=6.07 %

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 6.07% mean?
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) has a ROIC % of 6.07% 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 Instalco AB and its competitors.
Is Instalco AB's ROIC % too high?
Instalco AB's current ROIC % is 6.07%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.64. Instalco AB's value of 6.07% is 31% above this industry median. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Instalco AB's ROIC % of 6.07% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.64. Instalco AB's value of 6.07% is 31% 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 ROIC % for a Construction company?
The median ROIC % among Construction companies is 4.64, based on 1,750 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. Instalco AB's current ROIC % of 6.07% is 31% 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 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROIC % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current ROIC % is 6.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.32, compared to a current price of kr37.46 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 6.07% and 31% above the Construction industry median of 4.64. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL), the current ROIC % is 6.07% 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr37.46 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.32. GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:INSTAL:

  • ROIC %: 6.07%
  • GF Value™: kr34.32 vs. price of kr37.46 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31% above the Construction median

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


Instalco AB Business Description

Address Sveavagen 56 C, Stockholm, SWE, 111 34
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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