Hoegh Autoliners ASAOSL:HAUTO +4.47%81 Net Margin % is 28.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates OSL:HAUTO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr97.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks better than 93.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:HAUTO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.7 Med: 18.34 Max: 45.19
Current: 31.7
OSL:HAUTO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.11% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.96
vs OSL:HAUTO: 31.70
Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) 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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoegh Autoliners 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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hoegh Autoliners 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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoegh Autoliners 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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) has a Net Margin % of 28.51% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hoegh Autoliners ASA and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #69 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Net Margin % of 28.51% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 18.34. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.96. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's value of 28.51% is 474.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #69 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hoegh Autoliners ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #69 out of 1002 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hoegh Autoliners ASA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.96. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's value of 28.51% is 474.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 4.96, Hoegh Autoliners 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.96, based on 1,002 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. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Net Margin % of 28.51% is 474.8% 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Net Margin % is 28.51%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr97.95, compared to a current price of kr152.00 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 28.51%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 474.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.96. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO), the current Net Margin % is 28.51% 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (OSL:HAUTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr152.00 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr97.95.
GuruFocus considers Hoegh Autoliners ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:HAUTO:
Net Margin %: 28.51% (55% above median its 10-year median of 18.34)
GF Value™: kr97.95 vs. price of kr152.00 (55.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 474.8% above the Transportation median (#69 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:HAUTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA is a provider of transportation services within the Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) segment. The company's fleet of Pure Car and Truck Carriers sailing in trade systems, combined with its local presence, enables the company to cater to the specific needs of its customers. It offers deep-sea transportation of RoRo cargo such as cars, high and heavy machinery, and breakbulk. The Group has two operating segments, Shipping services and Logistics services.
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