SpectrumOne AB (OSTO:SPEONE) ROIC %: -6.21% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:SPEONE SpectrumOne AB OSTO:SPEONE
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GF Value kr0.06
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What is SpectrumOne AB ROIC %?

SpectrumOne AB OSTO:SPEONE 32 ROIC % is -6.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SPEONE with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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 %. SpectrumOne AB's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.21%.

As of today (2026-07-21), SpectrumOne AB's WACC % is 29.75%. SpectrumOne AB's ROIC % is -12.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). SpectrumOne AB earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


SpectrumOne AB  (OSTO:SPEONE) 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, SpectrumOne AB's WACC % is 29.75%. SpectrumOne AB's ROIC % is -12.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). SpectrumOne 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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SpectrumOne AB ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SpectrumOne 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.

SpectrumOne AB ROIC % Chart

SpectrumOne 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 -23.26 -15.34 -24.98 -29.20 -16.16

SpectrumOne 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 -22.28 -18.81 -13.64 -6.39 -6.21

OSTO:SPEONE vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SpectrumOne 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.


SpectrumOne AB ROIC % vs Software Industry

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

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


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SpectrumOne AB ROIC % Calculation

SpectrumOne 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 )
=-25.643 * ( 1 - 2.41% )/( (170.797 + 138.854)/ 2 )
=-25.0250037/154.8255
=-16.16 %

where

SpectrumOne 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 )
=-6.608 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (138.854 + 73.831)/ 2 )
=-6.608/106.3425
=-6.21 %

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 -6.21% mean?
SpectrumOne AB (OSTO:SPEONE) has a ROIC % of -6.21% 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 SpectrumOne AB and its competitors.
Is SpectrumOne AB's ROIC % too high?
SpectrumOne AB's current ROIC % is -6.21%. Overall, SpectrumOne AB has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SpectrumOne AB's ROIC % compare to UBER and SHOP?
SpectrumOne AB's ROIC % of -6.21% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.13. 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 Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.13, based on 2,831 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 SpectrumOne AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SpectrumOne AB's current ROIC % is -6.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SpectrumOne AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpectrumOne AB (OSTO:SPEONE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.06, compared to a current price of kr0.15 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -6.21%. SpectrumOne AB's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 SpectrumOne AB (OSTO:SPEONE), the current ROIC % is -6.21% 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 SpectrumOne AB (OSTO:SPEONE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpectrumOne AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.15 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.06. GuruFocus considers SpectrumOne AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SPEONE:

  • ROIC %: -6.21%
  • GF Value™: kr0.06 vs. price of kr0.15 (150% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

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


SpectrumOne AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 9TE:Germany
Address Karlavagen 60, Stockholm, SWE, 114 49
SpectrumOne AB is a Big Data Management Platform. It has offices in Sweden, Norway, and Belgium.
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