The historical rank and industry rank for Precise Biometrics AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:PREC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.17 Med: -20.28 Max: 37.45
Current: -24.46
OSTO:PREC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 90.5% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs OSTO:PREC: -24.46
Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Precise Biometrics AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precise Biometrics 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:PREC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Precise Biometrics 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Precise Biometrics AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precise Biometrics 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.
Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) has a Net Margin % of -32.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Precise Biometrics AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #972 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Precise Biometrics AB's Net Margin % too high?
Precise Biometrics AB's current Net Margin % is -32.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #972 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Precise Biometrics AB has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precise Biometrics AB's Net Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #972 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Precise Biometrics AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. 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. 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 Precise Biometrics 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. Precise Biometrics AB's current Net Margin % is -32.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precise Biometrics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.21, compared to a current price of kr2.21 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -32.68%. Precise Biometrics AB's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC), the current Net Margin % is -32.68% 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 Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.21 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.21.
GuruFocus considers Precise Biometrics AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PREC:
Net Margin %: -32.68%
GF Value™: kr2.21 vs. price of kr2.21 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:PREC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precise Biometrics AB is engaged in the business of developing and selling identification software for the authentication of people's identity in mobile phones, laptops, smart cards, and products with sensors. The company has two product segments: Digital Identity and Biometric Technologies. In the Biometric Technologies segment which generates key revenue, the company licenses, among other things, its fingerprint software to sensor manufacturers and includes products like BioMatch, BioLive, and BioEnhance. The Digital Identity segment offers system solutions for visitor management and physical biometric access. The company provides premium solutions that enable secure and seamless access to data, mobile devices, premises, and trusted identities.
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