Kesko OyjKKOYY 78 Net Margin % is 1.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates KKOYY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Kesko Oyj ranks better than 65.16% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kesko Oyj's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $59 Mil. Kesko Oyj's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,502 Mil. Therefore, Kesko Oyj's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kesko Oyj's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KKOYY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 3.21 Max: 5.16
Current: 3.21
KKOYY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.16% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs KKOYY: 3.21
Kesko Oyj (OTCPK:KKOYY) 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.
Kesko Oyj Net Margin % Related Terms
Kesko Oyj Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kesko Oyj'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Kesko Oyj'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.
Kesko Oyj Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kesko Oyj's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kesko Oyj'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.
Kesko Oyj (KKOYY) has a Net Margin % of 1.69% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kesko Oyj and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Kesko Oyj's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #108 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Kesko Oyj's Net Margin % too high?
Kesko Oyj's current Net Margin % of 1.69% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 5.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Kesko Oyj's value of 1.69% is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #108 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kesko Oyj has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesko Oyj's Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #108 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kesko Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Kesko Oyj's value of 1.69% is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kesko Oyj's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 5.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Kesko Oyj has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Kesko Oyj's current Net Margin % of 1.69% is 21.6% below 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 Kesko Oyj and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesko Oyj's current Net Margin % is 1.69%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesko Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj (KKOYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.43, compared to a current price of $11.25 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.69%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Kesko Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Kesko Oyj (KKOYY), the current Net Margin % is 1.69% 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 Kesko Oyj (KKOYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.25 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.43.
GuruFocus considers Kesko Oyj to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KKOYY:
Net Margin %: 1.69% (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.21)
GF Value™: $11.43 vs. price of $11.25 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#108 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KKOYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kesko Oyj is a Finland-based retail conglomerate that operates in three divisions: Grocery, Building and Technical, and Car. The Grocery segment provides the customers with K-food retailers running their locally tailored stores, acting in a chain business model. Chains include K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K. The Building and Technical Sector produces construction materials, leisure athletic goods, and infrastructure tools and operates out of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, both in digital and brick-and-mortar stores. The Car division acts as an importer and leaser for various European car brands, including Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi, and Porsche as well as a seller of used cars online and in-store. The Grocery segment in Finland produces the maximum revenue.
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