The historical rank and industry rank for Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NEXTo'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1933.85 Med: -187.7 Max: -95.94
Current: -1933.85
OSTO:NEXTo's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 99.35% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs OSTO:NEXTo: -1933.85
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTo) 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Net Margin % of -1,720.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #2457 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Net Margin % is -1,720.59%. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #2457 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #2457 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Next Biometrics Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Net Margin % is -1,720.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Net Margin % of -1,720.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr37.70, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1,720.59%. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Net Margin % is -1,720.59% 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr37.70.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:
Net Margin %: -1,720.59%
GF Value™: kr37.70 vs. price of kr9.64 (74.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEXTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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