ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Profoto Holding AB's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.77%.
As of today (2026-07-01), Profoto Holding AB's WACC % is 5.24%. Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % is -0.72% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Profoto Holding AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) 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, Profoto Holding AB's WACC % is 5.24%. Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % is -0.72% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Profoto Holding 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.
Profoto Holding AB ROIC % Related Terms
Profoto Holding AB ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Profoto Holding 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.
For the Leisure subindustry, Profoto Holding 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.
Profoto Holding AB ROIC % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % falls into.
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.
Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) has a ROIC % of 7.77% 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 Profoto Holding AB and its competitors.
Is Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % too high?
Profoto Holding AB's current ROIC % is 7.77%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROIC % is 3.77. Profoto Holding AB's value of 7.77% is 106.4% above this industry median. Overall, Profoto Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % compare to AS and HAS?
Profoto Holding AB's ROIC % of 7.77% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.77. Profoto Holding AB's value of 7.77% is 106.4% 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 ROIC % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROIC % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.77, based on 834 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. Profoto Holding AB's current ROIC % of 7.77% is 106.4% 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 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 Profoto Holding AB and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROIC % is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Profoto Holding AB's current ROIC % is 7.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Profoto Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr38.83, compared to a current price of kr8.36 — trading 78.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.77% and 106.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.77. Profoto Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO), the current ROIC % is 7.77% 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 Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Profoto Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr8.36 is trading 78.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr38.83.
GuruFocus considers Profoto Holding AB to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PRFO:
ROIC %: 7.77%
GF Value™: kr38.83 vs. price of kr8.36 (78.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.4% above the Travel & Leisure median
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:PRFO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Profoto Holding AB is engaged in the manufacture and sale of studio flash systems and other accessories in the professional photo industry. It develops, markets, and sells lighting systems for professional photography, such as flashes, light shaping tools, and automated systems for e-commerce. The company has only one reportable segment, which is Photographics, which derives revenue from the sale of light units and systems with accessories and related services. Geographically, It generates a majority of its revenue from the Americas and the rest from the EMEA and APAC regions.
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