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Kongsberg Maritime ASAFRA:Z4Q +0.35%27 Net Margin % is 7.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z4Q with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 351 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kongsberg Maritime ASA ranks better than 70.94% on this metric.
Kongsberg Maritime ASA (FRA:Z4Q) 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.
Kongsberg Maritime ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Kongsberg Maritime ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kongsberg Maritime 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.
Kongsberg Maritime ASA Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kongsberg Maritime ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kongsberg Maritime 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.
Kongsberg Maritime ASA (FRA:Z4Q) has a Net Margin % of 7.96% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kongsberg Maritime ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.79. Over the past decade, Kongsberg Maritime ASA's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Maritime ASA ranks #102 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Kongsberg Maritime ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Kongsberg Maritime ASA's current Net Margin % of 7.96% is near median its 10-year median of 7.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.74 to a high of 9.84. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 5.02. Kongsberg Maritime ASA's value of 7.96% is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kongsberg Maritime ASA ranks #102 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kongsberg Maritime ASA has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kongsberg Maritime ASA's Net Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Maritime ASA ranks #102 out of 351 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kongsberg Maritime ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.02. Kongsberg Maritime ASA's value of 7.96% is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kongsberg Maritime ASA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 9.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.79 vs. the industry median of 5.02, Kongsberg Maritime 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.02, based on 351 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. Kongsberg Maritime ASA's current Net Margin % of 7.96% is 58.6% 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 Kongsberg Maritime ASA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kongsberg Maritime ASA's current Net Margin % is 7.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kongsberg Maritime ASA stock overvalued right now?
Kongsberg Maritime ASA (FRA:Z4Q) has a current Net Margin % of 7.96%. The current Net Margin % is 7.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.79 and 58.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.02. Kongsberg Maritime ASA's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Kongsberg Maritime ASA (FRA:Z4Q), the current Net Margin % is 7.96% as of Jun. 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.
Kongsberg Maritime ASA provides maritime technology solutions focused on safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Its offerings include automation, digitalisation, and integrated systems designed to support the needs of maritime customers across various applications. The company serves many segments including Cargo, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Naval & Coast Guard, Offshore Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind, Passenger vessels, and Research Workboats.
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