Clas Ohlson ABOSTO:CLAS B -1.10%86 Operating Margin % is 6.93% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CLAS B with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr240.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 83.69% on this metric.
Clas Ohlson AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CLAS B'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 7.34 Max: 12.21
Current: 12.21
OSTO:CLAS B's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.69% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs OSTO:CLAS B: 12.21
Clas Ohlson AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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:CLAS B vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) has a Operating Margin % of 6.93% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 12.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #184 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Operating Margin % of 6.93% is near median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 12.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 6.93% is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #184 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #184 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 6.93% is 77.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 12.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Clas Ohlson AB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Operating Margin % of 6.93% is 77.5% 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Operating Margin % is 6.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr240.93, compared to a current price of kr393.80 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 77.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B), the current Operating Margin % is 6.93% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (OSTO:CLAS B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr393.80 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr240.93.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CLAS B:
Operating Margin %: 6.93% (near median its 10-year median of 7.34)
GF Value™: kr240.93 vs. price of kr393.80 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#184 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CLAS B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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