Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 2.42% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:SB68 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord OSL:SB68
63 GF Score
Price kr212.40
GF Value kr190.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %?

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord OSL:SB68 63 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 2.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:SB68 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr190.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's annualized Net Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr288.9 Mil. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr11,915.7 Mil. Therefore, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.42%.


Sparebank 68 Grader Nord  (OSL:SB68) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation

The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.


Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms


Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %
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Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 2.63 2.68 2.75 2.66 2.42

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.


Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.


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Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Earning Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=306.245/( (11029.625 + 11707.93)/ 2 )
=306.245/11368.7775
=2.69 %

where

Earning Assets(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 11029.625 + 0
=11029.625

Earning Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 11707.93 + 0
=11707.93

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Earning Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=288.936/( (11707.93 + 12123.464)/ 2 )
=288.936/11915.697
=2.42 %

where

Earning Assets(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 11707.93 + 0
=11707.93

Earning Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 12123.464 + 0
=12123.464

* 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.

Note: Interest Expense is the negative value.

In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net interest income data. Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.

What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 2.42% mean?
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 2.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Sparebank 68 Grader Nord and its competitors.
Is Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 2.42%. Overall, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to competitors?
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 2.42% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for a Banks company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Sparebank 68 Grader Nord and its competitors. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 2.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sparebank 68 Grader Nord stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr190.17, compared to a current price of kr212.40 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 2.42%. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 2.42% 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 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr212.40 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr190.17. GuruFocus considers Sparebank 68 Grader Nord to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SB68:

  • Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 2.42%
  • GF Value™: kr190.17 vs. price of kr212.40 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SB68 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Business Description

Address Storgata 9, Leknes, NOR, 8370
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord is a local savings bank, focused on retail banking and insurance products and services. The range of products offered includes current accounts, payment cards, savings accounts, consumer loans, car loans, and mortgage loans.
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