Hemlo's BRF analysis

BRF ROMULUS

Org. no. 773200-0265 · Karlstad

Acceptable, with remarksBased on the 2024 annual report · Analysed 26 Jun 2026

Summary

BRF ROMULUS receives Hemlo grade D (6 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2024 annual report. The debt is 3,390 kr per square metre and the annual fee is 575 kr per square metre per year. Lower fee per m² than 90% of associations in Karlstad. The annual fee has decreased 12% over 4 years. The analysis highlights, among other things: Oklart stambyte i mycket gammal fastighet, Svag underhållsplanering för äldre hus, Räntor och lån ska refinansieras inom kort.

Compared with neighbouring associations

  • Lower fee per m² than 90% of associations in Karlstad
  • Larger maintenance fund than 80% of associations in Karlstad
  • Lower equity ratio than 69% of associations in Karlstad

Trend over time

Key figures from the co-op's recent annual reports.

Fee/m²575 kr/m²
-12% over 4 yr20202024
Debt/m²3 389 kr/m²
-14% over 4 yr20202024
Equity ratio25 %
+15 pp over 4 yr20202024

Association facts

Municipality
Karlstad
Built
1943
Apartments
65
Total area
3 302 m²

Identified risks

  • Unclear pipe replacement in a very old propertyCritical
  • Weak maintenance planning for older buildingsHigh
  • Interest and loans are to be refinanced soonHigh

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  • Debt per square metre3,390 kr/m²

    Debt per square metre is the association's total loans divided by the total living area — one of the most important financial indicators for a housing cooperative.

  • Fee per square metre575 kr/m²/år

    Fee per square metre makes associations of different sizes comparable.

  • Savings per square metre
  • Fee trend
  • Loan structure and rate terms
  • Interest-rate sensitivity
  • Maintenance plan
  • Planned renovations

Frequently asked questions

Is BRF ROMULUS a financially healthy housing cooperative?
BRF ROMULUS receives Hemlo grade D (6 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2024 annual report.
How high is the debt in BRF ROMULUS?
The debt is 3,390 kr per square metre. Debt per square metre is the association's total loans divided by the total living area — one of the most important financial indicators for a housing cooperative.
How high is the fee in BRF ROMULUS?
The annual fee is 575 kr per square metre per year. Fee per square metre makes associations of different sizes comparable. The annual fee has decreased 12% over 4 years.
What does Hemlo grade D mean?
Hemlo grade D means “Acceptable, with remarks”. The grade scale runs from A to G and is based on Hemlo's health score 0–10 — an independent assessment of the association's annual report. BRF ROMULUS has a health score of 6 out of 10.