(RATO-B) Ratos (publ) - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: ST • Country: Sweden • Currency: SEK • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: SE0000111940
RATO-B: Private Equity, Buyouts, Investments, Acquisitions, Turnarounds
Ratos AB (publ) is a Swedish private equity firm with a long-standing history, established in 1933. The company specializes in middle-market buyouts, turnarounds, and add-on acquisitions, focusing on unlisted medium-sized companies across the Nordic region. Its investment strategy excludes sectors such as arms, pornography, and environmentally harmful industries. Ratos targets companies in the industrial, construction, consumer, and technology sectors, with a preference for majority stakes and active ownership. The firm typically holds investments for 5 to 10 years, seeking to create value through operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
From a technical perspective, Ratos AB (RATO-B) is currently trading at SEK 30.64, slightly above its 20-day SMA of SEK 30.27 but below its 50-day SMA of SEK 33.19. The stocks 200-day SMA stands at SEK 32.47, indicating a recent downtrend. Average trading volume over the past 20 days is 615,897 shares, with an ATR of 1.26, suggesting moderate volatility. The stocks valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 39.95, with a forward P/E of 9.01, indicating market expectations of improved earnings. The P/B ratio of 0.81 and P/S ratio of 0.32 suggest undervaluation relative to book value and sales.
Over the next three months, Ratos AB (RATO-B) is expected to trade within a range of SEK 29.50 to SEK 32.00, influenced by its current technical setup and fundamental valuation. The stock may face resistance at its 50-day SMA (SEK 33.19) and support at its 200-day SMA (SEK 32.47). With a forward P/E of 9.01 and improving RoE of 2.03, the stock could attract value investors seeking exposure to the Nordic private equity market. However, the recent downtrend and high historical P/E of 39.95 may limit near-term upside potential.
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RATO-B Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 1,051m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Engineering & Construction |
GiC Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services |
IPO / Inception |
RATO-B Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 1.62 |
Fundamental | 39.8 |
Dividend Rating | 56.5 |
Rel. Strength | -14.9 |
Analysts | - |
Fair Price Momentum | 28.12 SEK |
Fair Price DCF | 205.23 SEK |
RATO-B Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 4.22% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 6.87% |
Annual Growth 5y | -0.78% |
Payout Consistency | 90.5% |
RATO-B Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -44.6% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -45.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -15.1% |
CAGR 5y | 9.50% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.34 |
Alpha | -20.14 |
Beta | 1.058 |
Volatility | 45.42% |
Current Volume | 282.2k |
Average Volume 20d | 615.9k |
As of April 25, 2025, the stock is trading at SEK 31.00 with a total of 282,167 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.73%, over one month by -9.63%, over three months by -4.60% and over the past year by -8.76%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Ratos (publ) (ST:RATO-B) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 39.75 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of RATO-B as of April 2025 is 28.12. This means that RATO-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.29%.
Ratos (publ) has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, RATO-B Ratos (publ) will be worth about 31.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 31.00. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.39%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 46.5 | 50% |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 31.7 | 2.4% |