Bulten ABOSTO:BULTEN -0.23%84 Net Margin % is 2.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BULTEN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr57.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bulten AB ranks worse than 74.36% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bulten AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr30 Mil. Bulten AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,254 Mil. Therefore, Bulten AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bulten AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BULTEN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.22 Med: 2.06 Max: 5.67
Current: 0.23
OSTO:BULTEN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.36% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs OSTO:BULTEN: 0.23
Bulten AB (OSTO:BULTEN) 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.
Bulten AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Bulten AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bulten 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:BULTEN vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bulten 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.
Bulten AB Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bulten AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bulten 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.
Bulten AB (OSTO:BULTEN) has a Net Margin % of 2.39% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bulten AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #986 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Bulten AB's Net Margin % too high?
Bulten AB's current Net Margin % of 2.39% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Bulten AB's value of 2.39% is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #986 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bulten AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bulten AB's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #986 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bulten AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Bulten AB's value of 2.39% is 25.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 3.21, Bulten AB has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 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. Bulten AB's current Net Margin % of 2.39% is 25.4% below 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 Bulten AB and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bulten AB's current Net Margin % is 2.39%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bulten AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB (OSTO:BULTEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr57.74, compared to a current price of kr43.40 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.39%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 25.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. Bulten AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Bulten AB (OSTO:BULTEN), the current Net Margin % is 2.39% 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 Bulten AB (OSTO:BULTEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr43.40 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr57.74.
GuruFocus considers Bulten AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BULTEN:
Net Margin %: 2.39% (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: kr57.74 vs. price of kr43.40 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#986 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BULTEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bulten AB develops, produces, and markets fasteners in the European automotive industry. Its product range includes customer-specific products and customized fasteners. It also provides technical development, line-feeding, logistics, material, and production services. Its products are screws, nuts, clips, and rivets. Bulten has its manufacturing unit in Germany, Sweden, Poland, the United Kingdom, China, the USA, and other countries and receives its revenue from northern Europe.
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