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Observit ABOSTO:OBSE +4.76%33 EBITDA Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.58. GuruFocus rates OSTO:OBSE with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Observit AB ranks better than 66.73% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Observit AB's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.21 Mil. Observit AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr14.08 Mil. Therefore, Observit AB's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.69%.
Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Observit AB EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Observit AB EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % 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.
OSTO:OBSE vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Observit AB's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Observit AB EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Observit AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.58. Over the past decade, Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 20.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Observit AB ranks #940 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Observit AB's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.69% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 20.98. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. Observit AB's value of 15.69% is 91.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Observit AB ranks #940 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Observit AB has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Observit AB's EBITDA Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Observit AB ranks #940 out of 2825 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Observit AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. Observit AB's value of 15.69% is 91.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Observit AB's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 20.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.58 vs. the industry median of 8.18, Observit AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.18, based on 2,825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Observit AB's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.69% is 91.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Observit AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Observit AB's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.69%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Observit AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.40, compared to a current price of kr0.66 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.69%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.58 and 91.8% above the Software industry median of 8.18. Observit AB's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.69% 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 Observit AB (OSTO:OBSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Observit AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.66 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.40.
GuruFocus considers Observit AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:OBSE:
EBITDA Margin %: 15.69% (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.58)
GF Value™: kr0.40 vs. price of kr0.66 (65% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.8% above the Software median (#940 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:OBSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Observit AB is the market leader in the Nordics when it comes to mobile video surveillance in public transport. The company provides software as a cloud service, and a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, and currently has approximately 38,000 licenses (one license per security camera) connected globally. The customer base includes bus operators such as Nobina, Keolis, and Arriva and other transport-heavy customers such as Elis. Observit wants to become the brand for mobile video solutions in the transport sector.
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