Axfood ABOSTO:AXFO +0.94%89 Net Margin % is 2.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AXFO with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr297.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Axfood AB ranks better than 57.1% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Axfood AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr523 Mil. Axfood AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr21,595 Mil. Therefore, Axfood AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axfood AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:AXFO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 3.22 Max: 3.71
Current: 2.69
OSTO:AXFO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.1% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs OSTO:AXFO: 2.69
Axfood AB (OSTO:AXFO) 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.
Axfood AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Axfood AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axfood 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:AXFO vs KR, SFM, ACI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axfood 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.
Axfood AB Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axfood AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axfood 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.
Axfood AB (OSTO:AXFO) has a Net Margin % of 2.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Axfood AB and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Axfood AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.61 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #133 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Axfood AB's Net Margin % too high?
Axfood AB's current Net Margin % of 2.42% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 3.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Axfood AB's value of 2.42% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #133 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axfood AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axfood AB's Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #133 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Axfood AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Axfood AB's value of 2.42% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Axfood AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.61 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Axfood 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Axfood AB's current Net Margin % of 2.42% is 12.3% 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 Axfood AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axfood AB's current Net Margin % is 2.42%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axfood AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB (OSTO:AXFO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr297.48, compared to a current price of kr258.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.42%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 12.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Axfood AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Axfood AB (OSTO:AXFO), the current Net Margin % is 2.42% 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 Axfood AB (OSTO:AXFO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr258.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr297.48.
GuruFocus considers Axfood AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AXFO:
Net Margin %: 2.42% (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: kr297.48 vs. price of kr258.00 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#133 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AXFO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axfood AB operates food retail and wholesale businesses in Sweden. The company operates various food retail grocery chains, discount stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies through different brands. The company's operating segments include Willys, Hemkop, Dagab, City Gross, and Snabbgross. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Willys segment, which is a discount grocery chain, offering various products in both group-owned stores and online. This segment also includes the partly owned cross-border grocery chain Eurocash.
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