NYAB ABOSTO:NYAB +0.17%44 Operating Margin % is 1.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NYAB with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, NYAB AB ranks worse than 51.14% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. NYAB AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr16 Mil. NYAB AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,078 Mil. Therefore, NYAB AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NYAB AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NYAB'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.21 Med: 5.41 Max: 10.12
Current: 5.78
OSTO:NYAB's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 51.14% of 1762
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.895
vs OSTO:NYAB: 5.78
NYAB AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
NYAB AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr16 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr341 Mil.
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) 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.
NYAB AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
NYAB AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NYAB 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:NYAB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, NYAB 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.
NYAB AB Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NYAB AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NYAB 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.
NYAB 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.
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) has a Operating Margin % of 1.52% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on NYAB AB and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.41. According to the industry distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #901 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is NYAB AB's Operating Margin % too high?
NYAB AB's current Operating Margin % of 1.52% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.41. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. NYAB AB's value of 1.52% is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #901 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NYAB AB has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NYAB AB's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #901 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This places NYAB AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. NYAB AB's value of 1.52% is 74.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 5.90, NYAB 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,762 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. NYAB AB's current Operating Margin % of 1.52% is 74.2% 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 NYAB AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NYAB AB's current Operating Margin % is 1.52%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NYAB AB stock overvalued right now?
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.52%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.52%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 74.2% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. NYAB AB's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB), the current Operating Margin % is 1.52% 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.
NYAB AB is a specialised contractor and provider of projects and services across energy, infrastructure and industry. Its offering comprises advisory, engineering and project management services, as well as construction and maintenance, to public and private sector customers. The Group operates in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with a presence in selected international markets. It operates through two complementary business segments, Civil Engineering and Consulting, which together support customers in key phases of complex energy, infrastructure and industrial projects.
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