Assa Abloy ABOSTO:ASSA B +0.66%93 Net Margin % is 9.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 10.44. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ASSA B with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr328.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,072 Business Services companies, Assa Abloy AB ranks better than 76.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Assa Abloy AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,537 Mil. Assa Abloy AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr35,751 Mil. Therefore, Assa Abloy AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Assa Abloy AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ASSA B'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.28 Med: 10.44 Max: 11.47
Current: 10.51
OSTO:ASSA B's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.96% of 1072
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.815
vs OSTO:ASSA B: 10.51
Assa Abloy AB (OSTO:ASSA B) 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.
Assa Abloy AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Assa Abloy AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Assa Abloy 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:ASSA B vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Assa Abloy 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.
Assa Abloy AB Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Assa Abloy AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Assa Abloy 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.
Assa Abloy AB (OSTO:ASSA B) has a Net Margin % of 9.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Assa Abloy AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.44. Over the past decade, Assa Abloy AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.28 to 11.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Assa Abloy AB ranks #247 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Assa Abloy AB's Net Margin % too high?
Assa Abloy AB's current Net Margin % of 9.89% is near median its 10-year median of 10.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.28 to a high of 11.47. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Assa Abloy AB's value of 9.89% is 159.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Assa Abloy AB ranks #247 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Assa Abloy AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Assa Abloy AB's Net Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Assa Abloy AB ranks #247 out of 1072 companies for Net Margin %. This places Assa Abloy AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Assa Abloy AB's value of 9.89% is 159.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Assa Abloy AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.28 to 11.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.44 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Assa Abloy 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,072 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. Assa Abloy AB's current Net Margin % of 9.89% is 159.2% 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 Assa Abloy AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Assa Abloy AB's current Net Margin % is 9.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Assa Abloy AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assa Abloy AB (OSTO:ASSA B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr328.45, compared to a current price of kr335.30 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.44 and 159.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.82. Assa Abloy AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Assa Abloy AB (OSTO:ASSA B), the current Net Margin % is 9.89% 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 Assa Abloy AB (OSTO:ASSA B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assa Abloy AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr335.30 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr328.45.
GuruFocus considers Assa Abloy AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ASSA B:
Net Margin %: 9.89% (near median its 10-year median of 10.44)
GF Value™: kr328.45 vs. price of kr335.30 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.2% above the Business Services median (#247 of 1072)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ASSA B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Assa Abloy is the world's largest supplier of locking and physical access solutions, sporting the world's largest installed base of locks that protect some of the most security-sensitive buildings, such as the European Parliament in Brussels. Some 70% of the group's revenue is derived from commercial, government, and other nonresidential customers. The company's product base is centered on electromechanical locks, which require identification to unlock with a keycard, biometric scan, or personal identification number. Assa Abloy's products are sold directly to security systems integrators, locksmiths, hardware stores, and original equipment manufacturers.
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