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Calviks ABOSTO:CALVIK +6.87%79 Operating Margin % is 3.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CALVIK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr124.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Calviks AB ranks worse than 63.89% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Calviks AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr15 Mil. Calviks AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr447 Mil. Therefore, Calviks AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46%.
Warning Sign:
Calviks AB operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -41.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calviks AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CALVIK'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 13.93 Max: 33.8
Current: 3.16
OSTO:CALVIK's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 63.89% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.36
vs OSTO:CALVIK: 3.16
Calviks AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -41.10% per year.
Calviks AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr15 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr53 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Calviks AB has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) 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.
Calviks AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Calviks AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calviks 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.
OSTO:CALVIK vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Calviks 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.
Calviks AB Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calviks AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calviks AB'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.
Calviks AB'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.
Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) has a Operating Margin % of 3.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Calviks AB and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Calviks AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 33.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #683 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Calviks AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Calviks AB's current Operating Margin % of 3.46% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 33.80. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. Calviks AB's value of 3.46% is 45.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #683 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calviks AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calviks AB's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #683 out of 1069 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Calviks AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. Calviks AB's value of 3.46% is 45.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Calviks AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 33.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 6.36, Calviks 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.36, based on 1,069 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. Calviks AB's current Operating Margin % of 3.46% is 45.6% 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 Calviks AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calviks AB's current Operating Margin % is 3.46%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 13.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calviks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr124.63, compared to a current price of kr71.60 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.46%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 45.6% below the Business Services industry median of 6.36. Calviks AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK), the current Operating Margin % is 3.46% 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 Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calviks AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr71.60 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr124.63.
GuruFocus considers Calviks AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CALVIK:
Operating Margin %: 3.46% (75% below median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: kr124.63 vs. price of kr71.60 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% below the Business Services median (#683 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CALVIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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