Hove ASOCSE:HOVE -1.80%91 Operating Margin % is 15.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates OCSE:HOVE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Hove AS ranks better than 68.08% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hove AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12.5 Mil. Hove AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr81.3 Mil. Therefore, Hove AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.35%.
Good Sign:
Hove AS operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hove AS's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:HOVE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72 Med: 6.79 Max: 10.03
Current: 10.03
OCSE:HOVE's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.08% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs OCSE:HOVE: 10.03
Hove AS's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
Hove AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12.5 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr23.4 Mil.
Hove AS (OCSE:HOVE) 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.
Hove AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hove AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hove AS'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.
OCSE:HOVE vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hove AS'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.
Hove AS Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hove AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hove AS'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.
Hove AS'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.
Hove AS (OCSE:HOVE) has a Operating Margin % of 15.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hove AS and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Hove AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.72 to 10.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #506 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Hove AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Hove AS's current Operating Margin % of 15.35% is 126% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 10.03. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Hove AS's value of 15.35% is 155% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #506 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hove AS has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hove AS's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #506 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hove AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Hove AS's value of 15.35% is 155% above this benchmark. Historically, Hove AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.72 to 10.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Hove AS 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,585 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. Hove AS's current Operating Margin % of 15.35% is 155% 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 Hove AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hove AS's current Operating Margin % is 15.35%, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hove AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS (OCSE:HOVE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.53, compared to a current price of kr5.46 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.35%, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 155% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Hove AS's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hove AS (OCSE:HOVE), the current Operating Margin % is 15.35% 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 Hove AS (OCSE:HOVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr5.46 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.53.
GuruFocus considers Hove AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:HOVE:
Operating Margin %: 15.35% (126% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: kr6.53 vs. price of kr5.46 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155% above the Chemicals median (#506 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:HOVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hove AS develops, produces, and supplies lubrication solutions for mechanical bearings in the wind turbine industry. The company's solutions are Hove Smart Lube, Hove Carry, Lubrication Solutions, Beinlich Pumps, and others.
91GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OCSE:HOVE
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OCSE:HOVE has been successfully added to your 
