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Austevoll Seafood ASAOSL:AUSS -0.24%83 Net Margin % is 5.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates OSL:AUSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr98.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austevoll Seafood ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AUSS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 6.43 Max: 10.16
Current: 2.39
OSL:AUSS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.65% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs OSL:AUSS: 2.39
Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Austevoll Seafood ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austevoll Seafood 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) has a Net Margin % of 5.11% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 6.43. Over the past decade, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.87 to 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #1108 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Net Margin % of 5.11% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 10.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 5.11% is 45.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #1108 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austevoll Seafood ASA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austevoll Seafood ASA's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #1108 out of 1956 companies for Net Margin %. This places Austevoll Seafood ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 5.11% is 45.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Austevoll Seafood ASA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.87 to 10.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Austevoll Seafood 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,956 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Net Margin % of 5.11% is 45.6% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Net Margin % is 5.11%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr98.32, compared to a current price of kr83.70 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.11%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 45.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Austevoll Seafood ASA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS), the current Net Margin % is 5.11% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr83.70 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr98.32.
GuruFocus considers Austevoll Seafood ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AUSS:
Net Margin %: 5.11% (21% below median its 10-year median of 6.43)
GF Value™: kr98.32 vs. price of kr83.70 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1108 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AUSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austevoll Seafood ASA is a fishery and seafood company that owns and operates fishing vessels, fishmeal plants, canning plants, freezing plants, salmon farming, and marketing and sales. The company mainly operates in Norway, the U.K., Peru, Chile, and North Atlantic region. AUSS's activities are segmented as Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe), Austral Group S.A.A (Peru), Foodcorp Chile S.A (Chile), Br. Birkeland AS (Norway), Br. Birkeland Farming AS (Norway) and the joint venture Pelagia Holding AS (Europe). Among the segments, Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe) generates the majority of the group's income.
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