AKVA Group ASALTS:0DIP +6.14%66 Operating Margin % is 7.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 246% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates LTS:0DIP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr88.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, AKVA Group ASA ranks better than 50.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AKVA Group ASA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0DIP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.19 Med: 2.3 Max: 6.91
Current: 6.91
LTS:0DIP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.24% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs LTS:0DIP: 6.91
AKVA Group ASA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
AKVA Group ASA has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) 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.
AKVA Group ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
AKVA Group ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AKVA Group ASA'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.
LTS:0DIP vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, AKVA Group ASA'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.
AKVA Group ASA Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, AKVA Group ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AKVA Group ASA'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.
AKVA Group ASA'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.
AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) has a Operating Margin % of 7.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AKVA Group ASA and its competitors. This is 246% above median its historical median of 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #104 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is AKVA Group ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
AKVA Group ASA's current Operating Margin % of 7.95% is 246% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. AKVA Group ASA's value of 7.95% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #104 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AKVA Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AKVA Group ASA's Operating Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #104 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts AKVA Group ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. AKVA Group ASA's value of 7.95% is 17.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 6.78, AKVA Group ASA 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.78, based on 209 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. AKVA Group ASA's current Operating Margin % of 7.95% is 17.3% 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 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 AKVA Group ASA and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AKVA Group ASA's current Operating Margin % is 7.95%, which is 246% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AKVA Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr88.37, compared to a current price of kr134.00 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.95%, which is 246% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 17.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.78. AKVA Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP), the current Operating Margin % is 7.95% 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 AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKVA Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr134.00 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr88.37.
GuruFocus considers AKVA Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0DIP:
Operating Margin %: 7.95% (246% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: kr88.37 vs. price of kr134.00 (51.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#104 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0DIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AKVA Group ASA is a technology and service partner in the aquaculture industry. The company has three operating segments; Sea-Based Technology includes products like feed barges, fish farming cages, feed systems, nets, sensors, cameras, light systems, net cleaning systems, and remotely operating vehicles, Land Based Technology includes Recirculation technology that allows re-use of the water by cleaning the water and restoring important water quality parameters, using water treatment technology, and Digital includes products like FishtalkTM, AKVAconnect, and Observe. The FishtalkTM software includes brands such as Production control, planning, traceability, and ERP software for both the aquaculture and the fishing industry.
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