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Holmen ABHLHLY 81 Net Margin % is 11.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 13.59. GuruFocus rates HLHLY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks better than 91.13% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Holmen AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $66 Mil. Holmen AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $587 Mil. Therefore, Holmen AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holmen AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HLHLY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.18 Med: 13.59 Max: 51.48
Current: 12.73
HLHLY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.13% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs HLHLY: 12.73
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.
Holmen AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Holmen AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holmen AB'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB'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.
Holmen AB Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holmen AB'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.
Holmen AB (HLHLY) has a Net Margin % of 11.29% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.59. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.18 to 51.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #25 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Holmen AB's Net Margin % too high?
Holmen AB's current Net Margin % of 11.29% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.18 to a high of 51.48. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Holmen AB's value of 11.29% is 840.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #25 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's Net Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #25 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This places Holmen AB in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Holmen AB's value of 11.29% is 840.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.18 to 51.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.59 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Holmen 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 Net Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.20, based on 282 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. Holmen AB's current Net Margin % of 11.29% is 840.8% 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 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 Holmen AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current Net Margin % is 11.29%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (HLHLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.89, compared to a current price of $16.18 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.29%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.59 and 840.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.20. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Holmen AB (HLHLY), the current Net Margin % is 11.29% 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 Holmen AB (HLHLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.18 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.89.
GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLHLY:
Net Margin %: 11.29% (17% below median its 10-year median of 13.59)
GF Value™: $20.89 vs. price of $16.18 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 840.8% above the Forest Products median (#25 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLHLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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