General Oceans ASAOSL:GENO -2.28%17 Net Margin % is 12.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 215% above its 10-year median of 4.09. GuruFocus rates OSL:GENO with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, General Oceans ASA ranks better than 85.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Oceans ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:GENO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.97 Med: 4.09 Max: 12.89
Current: 12.89
OSL:GENO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.89% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs OSL:GENO: 12.89
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) 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.
General Oceans ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
General Oceans ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA Net Margin % Chart
General Oceans ASA Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
-8.97
4.09
12.89
General Oceans ASA Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
-8.97
4.09
12.89
OSL:GENO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, General Oceans ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a Net Margin % of 12.89% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Oceans ASA and its competitors. This is 215% above median its historical median of 4.09. According to the industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #349 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is General Oceans ASA's Net Margin % too high?
General Oceans ASA's current Net Margin % of 12.89% is 215% above median its 10-year median of 4.09. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. General Oceans ASA's value of 12.89% is 377.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #349 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, General Oceans ASA has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Oceans ASA's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #349 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places General Oceans ASA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. General Oceans ASA's value of 12.89% is 377.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.09 vs. the industry median of 2.70, General Oceans 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. General Oceans ASA's current Net Margin % of 12.89% is 377.4% 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 General Oceans ASA 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. General Oceans ASA's current Net Margin % is 12.89%, which is 215% above median its own 10-year median of 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Oceans ASA stock overvalued right now?
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a current Net Margin % of 12.89%. The current Net Margin % is 12.89%, which is 215% above median its 10-year median of 4.09 and 377.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. General Oceans ASA's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO), the current Net Margin % is 12.89% as of Dec. 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.
General Oceans ASA is an ocean technology company engaged in providing underwater solutions, including sensors, systems, and robotic technologies for marine environments. The group operates through two segments: Sensors and Robotics. The Sensors segment focuses on instrumentation technologies for measuring ocean dynamics, imaging, and navigation, while the Robotics segment provides remotely operated and autonomous vehicle solutions with associated manipulators and control systems. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sensors segment. The company serves industries such as ocean science, defense, and offshore energy through a portfolio of specialized brands.
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