Ratos (RATO B) Stock Overview
A private equity firm specializing in buyouts, turnarounds, add on acquisitions, and middle market transactions. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Ratos AB (publ) Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | SEK 32.86 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 40.44 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 31.12 |
| Beta | 1.19 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.65% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.30% |
| 1 Year Change | -16.68% |
| 3 Year Change | 12.30% |
| 5 Year Change | -35.95% |
| Change since IPO | 1,068.36% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
RATO B: Margin Execution Will Support Future Upside Despite Recent Cautious Commentary
Analysts have maintained their SEK 44.0 price target for Ratos, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes follow recent research that has become more cautious on the stock.Narrative Update • May 17
RATO B: Margin Execution And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have cut their price target on Ratos from SEK50 to SEK44, citing a more cautious stance similar to recent bearish Street research. They still see some support from updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Apr 28
RATO B: Recalibrated Multiples And Dividend Commitment Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced the Ratos price target from SEK 48 to SEK 43, reflecting a more cautious stance following recent research that takes into account updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the lower price target as aligning expectations more closely with current assumptions on the discount rate and P/E multiples.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
RATO B: Margin Execution Will Support Future Upside Despite Recent Cautious Commentary
Analysts have maintained their SEK 44.0 price target for Ratos, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes follow recent research that has become more cautious on the stock.Narrative Update • May 17
RATO B: Margin Execution And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have cut their price target on Ratos from SEK50 to SEK44, citing a more cautious stance similar to recent bearish Street research. They still see some support from updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 28
RATO B: Recalibrated Multiples And Dividend Commitment Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced the Ratos price target from SEK 48 to SEK 43, reflecting a more cautious stance following recent research that takes into account updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the lower price target as aligning expectations more closely with current assumptions on the discount rate and P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 14
RATO B: Dividend Policy And Margin Improvements Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained the Ratos price target at around SEK 50, reflecting slightly lower assumed revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a somewhat reduced future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News Ratos AB (publ) announced an annual dividend of SEK 1.4000 per share, with an ex date on March 26, 2026, record date on March 27, 2026, and payment on April 01, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 30
RATO B: Dividend Outlook And Margin Assumptions Will Support Higher Future Multiple
Analysts have raised the Ratos price target by SEK 1 to SEK 46, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Annual dividend of SEK 1.40 per share announced, with payment scheduled for April 1, 2026 and ex date on March 26, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 16
RATO B: Higher Margins And Dividend Commitment Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Ratos from SEK45 to SEK48, reflecting updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, a change from a previously implied revenue decline to modest growth, higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ratos AB (publ) announced an annual dividend of SEK 1.40 per share, with an ex date on March 26, 2026, a record date on March 27, 2026, and payment scheduled for April 1, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 02
RATO B: Dividend And Margin Outlook Will Support Stronger Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their SEK 50.0 price target for Ratos, citing updated assumptions for modest revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple that together support the existing valuation view. What's in the News Ratos AB (publ) announced an annual dividend of SEK 1.40 per share, with payment scheduled for April 01, 2026, ex date on March 26, 2026, and record date on March 27, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 16
RATO B: New CEO Transition Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on Ratos from SEK38 to SEK45, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together point to a higher assessed fair value for the shares. What's in the News Ratos plans an Analyst/Investor Day event, flagged as "Ratos AB (publ) Analyst/Investor Day," which may give more detail on management priorities and capital allocation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 02
RATO B: Higher Future P/E And New CEO Will Support Stronger Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target on Ratos unchanged at SEK 50.0, with slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E helping to support this stable view. What's in the News Ratos has scheduled an Analyst and Investor Day, giving the market a dedicated forum to hear directly from management and ask questions on the company and its portfolio (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 19
RATO B: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook
The analyst price target for Ratos has been raised from SEK 41 to SEK 50. Analysts highlight a lower discount rate and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as key drivers, while also reflecting more cautious expectations for revenue growth and a slightly softer profit margin.Narrative Update • Jan 05
RATO B: New CEO Appointment And Stable Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Ratos steady at SEK45.0 per share. They explain the unchanged price target by only minor adjustments to their discount rate and assumed future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations effectively the same.Narrative Update • Dec 21
RATO B: New Leadership And Stable Margins Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target on Ratos at SEK 45.0, leaving it unchanged as they continue to see the company fairly valued based on stable discount rate assumptions, steady long term margin expectations, and largely unchanged views on future earnings multiples. What's in the News Ratos has appointed Gustaf Salford as CEO, succeeding retiring CEO Jonas Wiström, effective December 1 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 07
RATO B: Leadership Transition And Stable Margins Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ratos at SEK 45.00. This reflects unchanged views on the companys slightly improving long term earnings profile and broadly stable risk assumptions, despite minor adjustments to the discount rate and forward valuation metrics.Narrative Update • Nov 23
RATO B: Lower Discount Rate And Stable Profit Margins Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for Ratos at 45.0 SEK. This reflects continued confidence in the company's outlook despite minor adjustments in key financial assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 09
RATO B: Smooth Leadership Transition Will Support Stable Outlook And Fair Value
Analysts have reaffirmed their fair value estimate for Ratos at SEK 45.00 per share, citing unchanged outlooks and stable underlying assumptions in their latest assessment. What's in the News Jonas Wiström, Chief Executive Officer at Ratos, has announced his retirement after nearly eight years with the company.Narrative Update • Oct 26
Leadership Transition And Margin Outlook Will Shape Future Value Creation
Narrative Update on Ratos: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ratos at 45.0 SEK. They cite shifts in revenue expectations and profit margin forecasts as key factors influencing their unchanged price target.Narrative Update • Oct 12
Sustainable European Infrastructure Upgrades Will Deliver Ongoing Value
Analysts have raised their price target for Ratos from SEK 41 to SEK 45, citing improved profit margins and a more favorable discount rate outlook. This comes despite ongoing challenges in revenue growth.Analysis Article • Oct 02
Why We're Not Concerned About Ratos AB (publ)'s (STO:RATO B) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 33.8x Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jul 10
What Does The Future Hold For Ratos AB (publ) (STO:RATO B)? These Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • May 08
Ratos AB (publ) Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
It's been a pretty great week for Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to kr36.50...Analysis Article • May 06
Market Participants Recognise Ratos AB (publ)'s (STO:RATO B) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Should Shareholders Reconsider Ratos AB (publ)'s (STO:RATO B) CEO Compensation Package?
Key Insights Ratos' Annual General Meeting to take place on 26th of March CEO Jonas Wistrom's total compensation...Analysis Article • Mar 18
Ratos (STO:RATO B) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of SEK1.35 on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Ratos (STO:RATO B) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To SEK1.35
Ratos AB (publ)'s ( STO:RATO B ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to SEK1.35 on...
New Narrative • Feb 07
Merger Of Knightec And Semcon Will Create Leading R&D Partner In Digital Solutions
Merging Knightec and Semcon could enhance revenue growth and operational efficiency through a leading R&D partnership, boosting net margins.Analysis Article • Jul 21
Ratos AB (publ) Recorded A 6.4% Miss On Revenue: Analysts Are Revisiting Their Models
There's been a notable change in appetite for Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) shares in the week since its quarterly...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Improved Earnings Required Before Ratos AB (publ) (STO:RATO B) Shares Find Their Feet
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.4x Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) may be sending very bullish signals at...Analysis Article • May 02
Ratos AB (publ) Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Investors in Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.3% to close at kr38.60 following the...Analysis Article • Feb 29
Ratos (STO:RATO B) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK1.25
Ratos AB (publ) ( STO:RATO B ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 4th of April to...Analysis Article • Jan 20
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Ratos AB (publ)'s (STO:RATO B) Share Price
Ratos AB (publ)'s ( STO:RATO B ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x might make it look like a buy right now...Shareholder Returns
| RATO B | SE Capital Markets | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.4% | -2.8% | 0.4% |
| 1Y | -16.7% | 4.9% | 15.1% |
Return vs Industry: RATO B underperformed the Swedish Capital Markets industry which returned 4.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RATO B underperformed the Swedish Market which returned 15.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RATO B volatility | |
|---|---|
| RATO B Average Weekly Movement | 3.4% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.5% |
Stable Share Price: RATO B has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: RATO B's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 8,670 | Gustaf Salford | www.ratos.com/en/ |
Ratos AB (publ) is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, turnarounds, add on acquisitions, and middle market transactions. The firm does not invest in early stages and in companies that operate in the arms industry, pornography, or are detrimental to the environment. It seeks to invest in unlisted medium sized companies.
Ratos AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| RATO B fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 10.80b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -SEK 849.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 19.09b |
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P/S Ratio-12.7x
P/E RatioIs RATO B overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RATO B income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | SEK 19.09b |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 8.44b |
| Gross Profit | SEK 10.65b |
| Other Expenses | SEK 11.50b |
| Earnings | -SEK 849.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 17, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.59 |
| Gross Margin | 55.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 31.2% |
How did RATO B perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.3%
Current Dividend Yield-54%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/21 21:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Ratos AB (publ) is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Sophie Larsén | Danske Bank |
| Markus Iwar | Goldman Sachs |