Instalco ABOSTO:INSTAL -0.15%91 Net Margin % is 2.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INSTAL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr34.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Instalco AB ranks worse than 56.06% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Instalco AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr87 Mil. Instalco AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,438 Mil. Therefore, Instalco AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Instalco AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:INSTAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.52 Med: 4.9 Max: 6.5
Current: 3.01
OSTO:INSTAL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.06% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs OSTO:INSTAL: 3.01
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) 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.
Instalco AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Instalco AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instalco 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:INSTAL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco 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.
Instalco AB Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instalco 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.
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) has a Net Margin % of 2.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Instalco AB and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 4.90. Over the past decade, Instalco AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 6.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #990 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Instalco AB's Net Margin % too high?
Instalco AB's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 6.50. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Instalco AB's value of 2.53% is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #990 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #990 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Instalco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Instalco AB's value of 2.53% is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Instalco AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 6.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Instalco 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Instalco AB's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is 35.5% 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.21, compared to a current price of kr41.12 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 35.5% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL), the current Net Margin % is 2.53% 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr41.12 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.21.
GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:INSTAL:
Net Margin %: 2.53% (48% below median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: kr34.21 vs. price of kr41.12 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Construction median (#990 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:INSTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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