Careium ABOSTO:CARE -1.11%79 Net Margin % is 3.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CARE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr27.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Careium AB ranks worse than 50.28% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Careium AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7.6 Mil. Careium AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr219.6 Mil. Therefore, Careium AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Careium AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CARE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.56 Med: 3.59 Max: 6.71
Current: 3.81
OSTO:CARE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.28% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs OSTO:CARE: 3.81
Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) 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.
Careium AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Careium AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Careium 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:CARE vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Careium 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.
Careium AB Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Careium AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Careium 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.
Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) has a Net Margin % of 3.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Careium AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #540 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Careium AB's Net Margin % too high?
Careium AB's current Net Margin % of 3.46% is near median its 10-year median of 3.59. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Careium AB's value of 3.46% is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #540 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Careium AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Careium AB's Net Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #540 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Careium AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Careium AB's value of 3.46% is 9.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Careium 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Careium AB's current Net Margin % of 3.46% is 9.7% 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 Careium AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careium AB's current Net Margin % is 3.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careium AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr27.94, compared to a current price of kr26.70 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 9.7% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Careium AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Careium AB (OSTO:CARE), the current Net Margin % is 3.46% 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 Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr26.70 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr27.94.
GuruFocus considers Careium AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CARE:
Net Margin %: 3.46% (near median its 10-year median of 3.59)
GF Value™: kr27.94 vs. price of kr26.70 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Business Services median (#540 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Careium AB is a player in technology-enabled care in Sweden which provides solutions to improve the safety, quality of life, and independence of seniors both inside and outside the home. It offers a complete digital alarm chain. Its product catalog includes security alarms, fall sensors, smoke detectors motion detectors, accessories such as cameras, electronic locks, robotic medication assistive devices, and secure communication with alarm response. Geographically it has a presence in Nordics, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Central Europe, and Other markets, Its majority of the revenue comes from Nordics.
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