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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. North Energy ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-28.08 Mil. North Energy ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4.90 Mil. Therefore, North Energy ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -572.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Energy ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NORTHO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5667.84 Med: -231.64 Max: 4788.07
Current: -486.98
OSTO:NORTHO's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 95.41% of 1569
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.3
vs OSTO:NORTHO: -486.98
North Energy ASA (OSTO:NORTHO) 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.
North Energy ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
North Energy ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for North Energy ASA'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:NORTHO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy 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.
North Energy ASA Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Energy 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.
North Energy ASA (OSTO:NORTHO) has a Net Margin % of -572.69% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on North Energy ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #1497 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is North Energy ASA's Net Margin % too high?
North Energy ASA's current Net Margin % is -572.69%. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #1497 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #1497 out of 1569 companies for Net Margin %. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.30, based on 1,569 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current Net Margin % is -572.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (OSTO:NORTHO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.13, compared to a current price of kr2.60 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -572.69%. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 North Energy ASA (OSTO:NORTHO), the current Net Margin % is -572.69% 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 North Energy ASA (OSTO:NORTHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.60 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.13.
GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NORTHO:
Net Margin %: -572.69%
GF Value™: kr8.13 vs. price of kr2.60 (68% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NORTHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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