Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) Net Margin %: -0.84% (As of Mar. 2015)


What is Candyking Holding AB Net Margin %?

Candyking Holding AB OSTO:CANDY Net Margin % is -0.84% as of Mar. 2015.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Candyking Holding AB's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was kr-3.60 Mil. Candyking Holding AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was kr428.10 Mil. Therefore, Candyking Holding AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was -0.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


OSTO:CANDY's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Candyking Holding AB  (OSTO:CANDY) 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.

Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % Related Terms

Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Candyking Holding 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.

Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % Chart

Candyking Holding AB Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Net Margin %
-1.59 -5.07 -3.79

Candyking Holding AB Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.97 -4.91 -3.75 0.49 -0.84

Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Candyking Holding 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.

Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % falls into.


Candyking Holding AB Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=-66.987/1768.551
=-3.79 %

Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2015 )
=-3.6/428.1
=-0.84 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -0.84% mean?
Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) has a Net Margin % of -0.84% as of Mar. 2015. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Candyking Holding AB and its competitors.
Is Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % too high?
Candyking Holding AB's current Net Margin % is -0.84%.
How does Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Candyking Holding AB's Net Margin % of -0.84% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,948 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. 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 Candyking Holding AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candyking Holding AB's current Net Margin % is -0.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candyking Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) has a current Net Margin % of -0.84%. The current Net Margin % is -0.84%. 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 Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY), the current Net Margin % is -0.84% as of Mar. 2015. 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.

Candyking Holding AB Business Description

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Candyking Holding AB was founded in 1984. It is a supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland and has operations in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Candyking's confectionery concept and brands are Candyking, Karamellkungen, Premiyum and Candyking Favourites.