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Holmen ABHLHLY 81 Operating Margin % is 15.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 15.30. GuruFocus rates HLHLY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Holmen AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $89 Mil. Holmen AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $587 Mil. Therefore, Holmen AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.11%.
Warning Sign:
Holmen AB operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holmen AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HLHLY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.6 Med: 15.3 Max: 65.78
Current: 14.4
HLHLY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 90.07% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs HLHLY: 14.40
Holmen AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
Holmen AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $89 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $331 Mil.
Holmen AB (OTCPK:HLHLY) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Holmen AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Holmen AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holmen AB's Operating 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Holmen AB Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holmen AB's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Holmen AB's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Holmen AB (HLHLY) has a Operating Margin % of 15.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.30. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.60 to 65.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #28 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Holmen AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Holmen AB's current Operating Margin % of 15.11% is near median its 10-year median of 15.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.60 to a high of 65.78. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Holmen AB's value of 15.11% is 494.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #28 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's Operating Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #28 out of 282 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Holmen AB in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Holmen AB's value of 15.11% is 494.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.60 to 65.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.30 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Holmen 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 Operating Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.54, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holmen AB's current Operating Margin % of 15.11% is 494.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current Operating Margin % is 15.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (HLHLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.89, compared to a current price of $16.18 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.30 and 494.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.54. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holmen AB (HLHLY), the current Operating Margin % is 15.11% 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 Holmen AB (HLHLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.18 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.89.
GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLHLY:
Operating Margin %: 15.11% (near median its 10-year median of 15.30)
GF Value™: $20.89 vs. price of $16.18 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 494.9% above the Forest Products median (#28 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLHLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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