Securitas ABSCTBF 80 Net Margin % is 4.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates SCTBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Securitas AB ranks worse than 51.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Securitas AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $172 Mil. Securitas AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,886 Mil. Therefore, Securitas AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Securitas AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCTBF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 2.99 Max: 3.57
Current: 3.57
SCTBF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.96% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs SCTBF: 3.57
Securitas AB (OTCPK:SCTBF) 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.
Securitas AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Securitas AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Securitas 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Securitas 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.
Securitas AB Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Securitas AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Securitas 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.
Securitas AB (SCTBF) has a Net Margin % of 4.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Securitas AB and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Securitas AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #558 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Securitas AB's Net Margin % too high?
Securitas AB's current Net Margin % of 4.44% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.57. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Securitas AB's value of 4.44% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #558 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Securitas AB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Securitas AB's Net Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #558 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Securitas AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Securitas AB's value of 4.44% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Securitas AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 3.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Securitas 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. Securitas AB's current Net Margin % of 4.44% is 15.9% 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 Securitas 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. Securitas AB's current Net Margin % is 4.44%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Securitas AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB (SCTBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.58, compared to a current price of $15.43 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.44%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 15.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Securitas AB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Securitas AB (SCTBF), the current Net Margin % is 4.44% 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 Securitas AB (SCTBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.43 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.58.
GuruFocus considers Securitas AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCTBF:
Net Margin %: 4.44% (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: $12.58 vs. price of $15.43 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% above the Business Services median (#558 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCTBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Securitas AB is an international security services, consulting, and investigation group based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its activities are centered on manned security, mobile security, monitoring, and risk assessment. Securitas operates in more than 50 countries and is the security firm in manned guarding. The company has three segments: Securitas North America, Securitas Europe, and Securitas Ibero-America. It generates maximum revenue from Securitas Europe.
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