Scandbook Holding ABOSTO:SBOK B -1.92%62 Net Margin % is 14.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SBOK B with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Scandbook Holding AB ranks better than 70.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scandbook Holding AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SBOK B'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 5.12 Max: 8.43
Current: 8.31
OSTO:SBOK B's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.48% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs OSTO:SBOK B: 8.31
Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK 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.
Scandbook Holding AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Scandbook Holding AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scandbook Holding 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:SBOK B vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Scandbook Holding 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.
Scandbook Holding AB Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scandbook Holding AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandbook Holding 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.
Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) has a Net Margin % of 14.95% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Scandbook Holding AB and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 5.12. Over the past decade, Scandbook Holding AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.58 to 8.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #317 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Scandbook Holding AB's Net Margin % too high?
Scandbook Holding AB's current Net Margin % of 14.95% is 192% above median its 10-year median of 5.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 8.43. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Scandbook Holding AB's value of 14.95% is 290.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #317 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandbook Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandbook Holding AB's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #317 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Scandbook Holding AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Scandbook Holding AB's value of 14.95% is 290.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Scandbook Holding AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.58 to 8.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Scandbook Holding 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 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. Scandbook Holding AB's current Net Margin % of 14.95% is 290.3% 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 Scandbook Holding 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. Scandbook Holding AB's current Net Margin % is 14.95%, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandbook Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.31, compared to a current price of kr51.00 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.95%, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 290.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Scandbook Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B), the current Net Margin % is 14.95% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandbook Holding AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr51.00 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.31.
GuruFocus considers Scandbook Holding AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SBOK B:
Net Margin %: 14.95% (192% above median its 10-year median of 5.12)
GF Value™: kr44.31 vs. price of kr51.00 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.3% above the Business Services median (#317 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SBOK B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandbook Holding AB produces books with black and white printing in both soft and hard covers. It meets the needs of the Northern European. The company is a full-service supplier of books and related services. Its products include Hardcover with dust jacket, Hardcover, Softcover and Paperback, and Softcover and Paperback with flaps.
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