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Byggmax Group ABOSTO:BMAX +1.17%71 Net Margin % is 8.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BMAX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr47.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Byggmax Group AB ranks better than 61.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Byggmax Group AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BMAX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 3.39 Max: 8.12
Current: 3.79
OSTO:BMAX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.03% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs OSTO:BMAX: 3.79
Byggmax Group AB (OSTO:BMAX) 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.
Byggmax Group AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Byggmax Group AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Byggmax 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:BMAX vs HD, LOW, FND: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Byggmax 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.
Byggmax Group AB Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Byggmax Group AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Byggmax 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.
Byggmax Group AB (OSTO:BMAX) has a Net Margin % of 8.84% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Byggmax Group AB and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Byggmax Group AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.43 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Byggmax Group AB ranks #440 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Byggmax Group AB's Net Margin % too high?
Byggmax Group AB's current Net Margin % of 8.84% is 161% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 8.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.27. Byggmax Group AB's value of 8.84% is 289.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Byggmax Group AB ranks #440 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Byggmax Group AB has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Byggmax Group AB's Net Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Byggmax Group AB ranks #440 out of 1129 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Byggmax Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.27. Byggmax Group AB's value of 8.84% is 289.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Byggmax Group AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.43 to 8.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Byggmax 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.27, based on 1,129 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. Byggmax Group AB's current Net Margin % of 8.84% is 289.4% 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 Byggmax Group AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Byggmax Group AB's current Net Margin % is 8.84%, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Byggmax Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byggmax Group AB (OSTO:BMAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr47.82, compared to a current price of kr51.80 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.84%, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 289.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.27. Byggmax Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Byggmax Group AB (OSTO:BMAX), the current Net Margin % is 8.84% as of Jun. 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 Byggmax Group AB (OSTO:BMAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byggmax Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr51.80 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr47.82.
GuruFocus considers Byggmax Group AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BMAX:
Net Margin %: 8.84% (161% above median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: kr47.82 vs. price of kr51.80 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 289.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#440 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BMAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Byggmax Group AB is engaged in the discount retail of building supply materials. The business concept is to retail high-quality building supplies at the lowest possible price. The business activities are mainly conducted in Sweden, Norway, and other countries. In addition to the Byggmax stores, there is a serviced office that manages purchasing, accounting, and finance as well as IT functions across the stores. The company offers timber, insulation products, doors, windows, sheets, boards, and paints. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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