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Axactor ASAOSTO:AXAO -4.04%41 Operating Margin % is 120.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2389% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AXAO with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Credit Services companies, Axactor ASA ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Axactor ASA's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-3,438.64 Mil. Axactor ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-2,848.44 Mil. Therefore, Axactor ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 120.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axactor ASA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:AXAo'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.91 Med: 4.85 Max: 426.05
Current: 426.05
OSTO:AXAo's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.8% of 416
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 20.07
vs OSTO:AXAo: 426.05
Axactor ASA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Axactor ASA's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-3,438.64 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-3,104.18 Mil.
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.
Axactor ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Axactor ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axactor 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.
OSTO:AXAO vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Axactor 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.
Axactor ASA Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Axactor ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axactor 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.
Axactor 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.
Axactor ASA (OSTO:AXAO) has a Operating Margin % of 120.72% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Axactor ASA and its competitors. This is 2389% above median its historical median of 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #5 out of 416 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Axactor ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
Axactor ASA's current Operating Margin % of 120.72% is 2389% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 20.07. Axactor ASA's value of 120.72% is 501.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #5 out of 416 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axactor ASA has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axactor ASA's Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #5 out of 416 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Axactor ASA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 20.07. Axactor ASA's value of 120.72% is 501.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 20.07, Axactor 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 Credit Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Credit Services companies is 20.07, based on 416 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. Axactor ASA's current Operating Margin % of 120.72% is 501.5% 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 Axactor ASA and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 20.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axactor ASA's current Operating Margin % is 120.72%, which is 2389% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axactor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA (OSTO:AXAO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.53, compared to a current price of kr4.99 — trading 226.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 120.72%, which is 2389% above median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 501.5% above the Credit Services industry median of 20.07. Axactor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Axactor ASA (OSTO:AXAO), the current Operating Margin % is 120.72% as of Jun. 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 Axactor ASA (OSTO:AXAO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.99 is trading 226.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.53.
GuruFocus considers Axactor ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AXAO:
Operating Margin %: 120.72% (2389% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: kr1.53 vs. price of kr4.99 (226.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 501.5% above the Credit Services median (#5 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AXAO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axactor ASA is a European-based company, investing in non-performing loan portfolios and offering services within debt collection. The company operates in two segments: Non-performing loans (NPL) and Third-party collection (3PC). The NPL segment invests in portfolios of non-performing loans, which are presented as 'Purchased loan portfolios' in the consolidated statement of financial position. The 3PC segment focuses on performing debt collection services on behalf of third-party clients. The group operates in Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. The majority of its revenue comes from interest earned on purchased loan portfolios.
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