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Austevoll Seafood ASAOSL:AUSS -0.24%83 Operating Margin % is 10.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates OSL:AUSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr98.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks better than 64.06% on this metric.
Austevoll Seafood ASA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austevoll Seafood ASA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AUSS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.87 Med: 11.3 Max: 24.22
Current: 7.99
OSL:AUSS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.06% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs OSL:AUSS: 7.99
Austevoll Seafood ASA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Austevoll Seafood ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austevoll Seafood 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.
OSL:AUSS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) has a Operating Margin % of 10.74% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.30. Over the past decade, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.87 to 24.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #703 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Operating Margin % of 10.74% is near median its 10-year median of 11.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.87 to a high of 24.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 10.74% is 102.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #703 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Austevoll Seafood ASA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austevoll Seafood ASA's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #703 out of 1956 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Austevoll Seafood ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 10.74% is 102.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Austevoll Seafood ASA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.87 to 24.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Austevoll Seafood 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,956 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Operating Margin % of 10.74% is 102.6% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Operating Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr98.32, compared to a current price of kr83.70 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 102.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Austevoll Seafood ASA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS), the current Operating Margin % is 10.74% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr83.70 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr98.32.
GuruFocus considers Austevoll Seafood ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AUSS:
Operating Margin %: 10.74% (near median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: kr98.32 vs. price of kr83.70 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#703 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AUSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austevoll Seafood ASA is a fishery and seafood company that owns and operates fishing vessels, fishmeal plants, canning plants, freezing plants, salmon farming, and marketing and sales. The company mainly operates in Norway, the U.K., Peru, Chile, and North Atlantic region. AUSS's activities are segmented as Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe), Austral Group S.A.A (Peru), Foodcorp Chile S.A (Chile), Br. Birkeland AS (Norway), Br. Birkeland Farming AS (Norway) and the joint venture Pelagia Holding AS (Europe). Among the segments, Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe) generates the majority of the group's income.
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