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Alcadon Group ABOSTO:ALCA +1.60%75 Net Margin % is 3.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ALCA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr23.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Alcadon Group AB ranks worse than 67.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcadon Group AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ALCA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.78 Med: 5.11 Max: 8.38
Current: -0.61
OSTO:ALCA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.66% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs OSTO:ALCA: -0.61
Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) 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.
Alcadon Group AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Alcadon Group AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcadon Group AB'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.
OSTO:ALCA vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alcadon Group AB'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.
Alcadon Group AB Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alcadon Group AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcadon Group AB'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.
Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) has a Net Margin % of 3.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #1676 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Alcadon Group AB's Net Margin % too high?
Alcadon Group AB's current Net Margin % of 3.04% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.11. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Alcadon Group AB's value of 3.04% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #1676 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcadon Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcadon Group AB's Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #1676 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This places Alcadon Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Alcadon Group AB's value of 3.04% is 12.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Alcadon Group AB 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 2,477 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. Alcadon Group AB's current Net Margin % of 3.04% is 12.6% 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 Alcadon Group AB 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. Alcadon Group AB's current Net Margin % is 3.04%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcadon Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr23.91, compared to a current price of kr31.80 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.04%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 12.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Alcadon Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA), the current Net Margin % is 3.04% 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr31.80 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr23.91.
GuruFocus considers Alcadon Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALCA:
Net Margin %: 3.04% (41% below median its 10-year median of 5.11)
GF Value™: kr23.91 vs. price of kr31.80 (33% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% above the Hardware median (#1676 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ALCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcadon Group AB is engaged in providing network infrastructure and data communications products and solutions, mainly through the sale of goods, along with minor services and training to support operations. The group operates as a single operating segment, focusing on structured cabling solutions for commercial and public properties, as well as data centre-related infrastructure, serving customers across multiple geographic markets.
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