The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BUOB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.24 Med: -1.08 Max: 2.47
Current: -3.55
FRA:BUOB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.46% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs FRA:BUOB: -3.55
Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) 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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Net Margin % Related Terms
Bang & Olufsen AS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) has a Net Margin % of -7.54% as of Nov. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1816 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Net Margin % too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Net Margin % is -7.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1816 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Net Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1816 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. 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 2,472 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. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Net Margin % is -7.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.19, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -7.54%. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 warning signs 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB), the current Net Margin % is -7.54% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.19.
GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BUOB:
Net Margin %: -7.54%
GF Value™: €1.19 vs. price of €1.14 (4.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BUOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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