Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) Operating Margin %: 2.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median


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What is Bong AB Operating Margin %?

Bong AB OSTO:BONG -12.10% 40 Operating Margin % is 2.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BONG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Bong AB ranks worse than 77.35% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Bong AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10 Mil. Bong AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr444 Mil. Therefore, Bong AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bong AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:BONG' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: 1.54   Max: 5.32
Current: 0.67


OSTO:BONG's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
77.35% of 393 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.24 vs OSTO:BONG: 0.67

Bong AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Bong AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12 Mil.


Bong AB  (OSTO:BONG) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Bong AB Operating Margin % Related Terms


Bong AB Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bong AB'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.

Bong AB Operating Margin % Chart

Bong AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Bong AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.76 -1.00 -1.43 2.72 2.14

OSTO:BONG vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bong AB'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.


Bong AB Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bong AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bong AB's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Bong AB Operating Margin % Calculation

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.

Bong AB's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=12.565 / 1809.289
=0.69 %

Bong AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9.5 / 443.9
=2.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 2.14% mean?
Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) has a Operating Margin % of 2.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bong AB and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #304 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Bong AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Bong AB's current Operating Margin % of 2.14% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Bong AB's value of 2.14% is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #304 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bong AB has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bong AB's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #304 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bong AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Bong AB's value of 2.14% is 59.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Bong AB has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Bong AB's current Operating Margin % of 2.14% is 59.2% below 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 Bong AB and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bong AB's current Operating Margin % is 2.14%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bong AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.74, compared to a current price of kr0.49 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.14%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 59.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Bong AB's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG), the current Operating Margin % is 2.14% 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.49 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.74. GuruFocus considers Bong AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BONG:

  • Operating Margin %: 2.14% (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: kr0.74 vs. price of kr0.49 (33.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#304 of 393)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BONG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bong AB Business Description

Address Uddevagen 3, Box 516, Kristianstad, SWE, SE-291 25
Bong AB is a Sweden-based company providing specialized packaging and envelope products. It also offers solutions for the distribution and packaging of information, advertising materials, and lightweight goods. It offers a variety of shapes and sizes in the envelopes, including standard and customized envelopes, gift packaging, and retail packaging products. The operating segments of the company related to its geographical areas of operations and include Nordic, Central Europe, South Europe and North Africa, and the United Kingdom. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Central Europe region, which includes revenue generated from its business in Germany, Poland, Belgium, and Romania.
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