Clas Ohlson ABOSTO:CLAS B +2.14%75 Net Margin % is 5.31% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CLAS B with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr241.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 84.22% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Clas Ohlson AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr139 Mil. Clas Ohlson AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr2,611 Mil. Therefore, Clas Ohlson AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CLAS B'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 5.03 Max: 9.34
Current: 9.34
OSTO:CLAS B's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.22% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs OSTO:CLAS B: 9.34
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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:CLAS B vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) has a Net Margin % of 5.31% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #178 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Net Margin % too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Net Margin % of 5.31% is near median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 9.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 5.31% is 127.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #178 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #178 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 5.31% is 127.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 9.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Clas Ohlson 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 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Net Margin % of 5.31% is 127.9% 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Net Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr241.06, compared to a current price of kr420.00 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 127.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B), the current Net Margin % is 5.31% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr420.00 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr241.06.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CLAS B:
Net Margin %: 5.31% (near median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: kr241.06 vs. price of kr420.00 (74.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#178 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CLAS B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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