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Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Catella AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-46 Mil. Catella AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr296 Mil. Therefore, Catella AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Catella AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CAT B'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6 Med: 15.24 Max: 29.14
Current: 22.25
OSTO:CAT B's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.28% of 654
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.59
vs OSTO:CAT B: 22.25
Catella AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
Catella AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-46 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr414 Mil.
Catella AB (OSTO:CAT B) 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.
Catella AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Catella AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Catella 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:CAT B vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Catella 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.
Catella AB Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Catella AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catella 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.
Catella 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.
Catella AB (OSTO:CAT B) has a Operating Margin % of -15.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Catella AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Catella AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.00 to 29.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #299 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Catella AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Catella AB's current Operating Margin % is -15.54%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 29.14. Based on the distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #299 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catella AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catella AB's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #299 out of 654 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Catella AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.59. Historically, Catella AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.00 to 29.14 over the past decade. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.59, based on 654 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. 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 Catella AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catella AB's current Operating Margin % is -15.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catella AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB (OSTO:CAT B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.75, compared to a current price of kr19.76 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.54%. Catella AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Catella AB (OSTO:CAT B), the current Operating Margin % is -15.54% 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 Catella AB (OSTO:CAT B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr19.76 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.75.
GuruFocus considers Catella AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CAT B:
Operating Margin %: -15.54%
GF Value™: kr24.75 vs. price of kr19.76 (20.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CAT B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catella AB is a Swedish financial firm specializing in property investments, fund management, and corporate finance advisory services across Europe. The group consists of a number of companies that conduct operations in three business areas: i) Investment Management: It offers regulated fund products, regional asset management services and project management of real estate developments. ii) Principal Investments: It makes direct investments and co-investments with partners in real estate projects. iii) Corporate Finance: It is a European advisor within real estate related corporate finance services such as real estate transactions, M&A, debt and equity capital markets advisory. The majority of revenue is derived from the Investment Management segment.
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