Kongsberg Gruppen ASAOSL:KOG +2.73%91 Net Margin % is 18.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates OSL:KOG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr191.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:KOG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.02 Med: 8.3 Max: 25.2
Current: 16.15
OSL:KOG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.15% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs OSL:KOG: 16.15
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) 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.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kongsberg Gruppen 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kongsberg Gruppen 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.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kongsberg Gruppen 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.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) has a Net Margin % of 18.84% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #55 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current Net Margin % of 18.84% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.02 to a high of 25.20. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's value of 18.84% is 284.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #55 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Net Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #55 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kongsberg Gruppen ASA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's value of 18.84% is 284.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 25.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Kongsberg Gruppen 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 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. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current Net Margin % of 18.84% is 284.5% 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current Net Margin % is 18.84%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr191.39, compared to a current price of kr301.40 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.84%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 284.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG), the current Net Margin % is 18.84% 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr301.40 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr191.39.
GuruFocus considers Kongsberg Gruppen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:KOG:
Net Margin %: 18.84% (127% above median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: kr191.39 vs. price of kr301.40 (57.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 284.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#55 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:KOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kongsberg Gruppen is an international technology company focused on defense, aerospace, and advanced sensing and surveillance solutions following the spinoff of its maritime business. The group's activities are centered on Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery, providing defense systems, missiles, air defense, and subsea and monitoring technologies.
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