Norbit ASACHIX:NORBTO 77 Net Margin % is 15.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 10.01. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NORBTO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr173.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Norbit ASA ranks better than 89.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Norbit ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr111 Mil. Norbit ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr732 Mil. Therefore, Norbit ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norbit ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NORBTo'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.01 Med: 10.01 Max: 16.16
Current: 15.69
CHIX:NORBTo's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.7% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.695
vs CHIX:NORBTo: 15.69
Norbit ASA (CHIX:NORBTo) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Norbit ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Norbit ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norbit ASA's Net 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.
CHIX:NORBTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Norbit ASA's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Norbit ASA Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Norbit ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norbit ASA's Net 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.
Norbit ASA (CHIX:NORBTO) has a Net Margin % of 15.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norbit ASA and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 10.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #255 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Norbit ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Norbit ASA's current Net Margin % of 15.16% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.01. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Norbit ASA's value of 15.16% is 462.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #255 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norbit ASA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norbit ASA's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #255 out of 2476 companies for Net Margin %. This places Norbit ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Norbit ASA's value of 15.16% is 462.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.01 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Norbit ASA 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norbit ASA's current Net Margin % of 15.16% is 462.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norbit ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norbit ASA's current Net Margin % is 15.16%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 10.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norbit ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA (CHIX:NORBTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr173.07, compared to a current price of kr168.30 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.16%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.01 and 462.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Norbit ASA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norbit ASA (CHIX:NORBTO), the current Net Margin % is 15.16% 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 Norbit ASA (CHIX:NORBTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr168.30 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr173.07.
GuruFocus considers Norbit ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NORBTO:
Net Margin %: 15.16% (51% above median its 10-year median of 10.01)
GF Value™: kr173.07 vs. price of kr168.30 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 462.5% above the Hardware median (#255 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NORBTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norbit ASA is a provider of tailored technology to selected applications by solving challenges through solutions. It is organised in three operating segments: Oceans, Connectivity and Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR). The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to the maritime markets, the Connectivity segment supplier of secure wireless technology for industrial and mission-critical applications - ranging from transportation infrastructure to navigation and defence-related environments, and the Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR) segment provides R&D products and services and contract manufacturing to key customers. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PIR segment.
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