Nova Klubburinn hfOISE:NOVA 70 Operating Margin % is 12.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 12.98. GuruFocus rates OISE:NOVA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks better than 60.27% on this metric.
Nova Klubburinn hf operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nova Klubburinn hf's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:NOVA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.95 Med: 12.98 Max: 14.23
Current: 13.22
OISE:NOVA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 60.27% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.72
vs OISE:NOVA: 13.22
Nova Klubburinn hf's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) 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.
Nova Klubburinn hf Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nova Klubburinn hf Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
OISE:NOVA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
Nova Klubburinn hf Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nova Klubburinn hf's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) has a Operating Margin % of 12.62% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nova Klubburinn hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.98. Over the past decade, Nova Klubburinn hf's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.95 to 14.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #145 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf's Operating Margin % too high?
Nova Klubburinn hf's current Operating Margin % of 12.62% is near median its 10-year median of 12.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.95 to a high of 14.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.72. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 12.62% is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #145 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova Klubburinn hf has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova Klubburinn hf's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #145 out of 365 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Nova Klubburinn hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.72. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 12.62% is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nova Klubburinn hf's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.95 to 14.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.98 vs. the industry median of 9.72, Nova Klubburinn hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.72, based on 365 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. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Operating Margin % of 12.62% is 29.8% 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 Nova Klubburinn hf and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Operating Margin % is 12.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.68, compared to a current price of kr3.48 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.98 and 29.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.72. Nova Klubburinn hf's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA), the current Operating Margin % is 12.62% 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr3.48 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.68.
GuruFocus considers Nova Klubburinn hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:NOVA:
Operating Margin %: 12.62% (near median its 10-year median of 12.98)
GF Value™: kr4.68 vs. price of kr3.48 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#145 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:NOVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova Klubburinn hf a full-service telecommunications company operating in Iceland. Nova's customers are individuals and small and medium sized corporations. It operates through three key business areas: mobile network, Fixed network and Goods sold and Others.
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