Qben Infra AB (OSTO:QBEN) Operating Margin %: -26.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Qben Infra AB Operating Margin %?

Qben Infra AB OSTO:QBEN +0.25% 5 Operating Margin % is -26.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:QBEN with a GF Score™ of 5/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Qben Infra AB ranks worse than 92.08% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Qben Infra AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-46 Mil. Qben Infra AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr169 Mil. Therefore, Qben Infra AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.92%.

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

OSTO:QBEN' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.06   Med: -7.78   Max: 3.48
Current: -18.12


OSTO:QBEN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
92.08% of 1768 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.885 vs OSTO:QBEN: -18.12

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

Qben Infra 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 kr-187 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Qben Infra AB had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.


Qben Infra AB  (OSTO:QBEN) 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.


Qben Infra AB Operating Margin % Related Terms


Qben Infra AB Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qben Infra 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.

Qben Infra AB Operating Margin % Chart

Qben Infra AB Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
0.00 3.48 1.53 -25.06 -17.09

Qben Infra AB Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 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 -13.58 0.15 -20.40 -30.06 -26.92

OSTO:QBEN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Qben Infra 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.


Qben Infra AB Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Qben Infra AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Qben Infra 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.

Qben Infra 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 )
=-176.388 / 1032.382
=-17.09 %

Qben Infra 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 )
=-45.608 / 169.408
=-26.92 %

* 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 -26.92% mean?
Qben Infra AB (OSTO:QBEN) has a Operating Margin % of -26.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qben Infra AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #1628 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Qben Infra AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Qben Infra AB's current Operating Margin % is -26.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #1628 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qben Infra AB has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qben Infra AB's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #1628 out of 1768 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Qben Infra AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 5.89, based on 1,768 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 Qben Infra AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qben Infra AB's current Operating Margin % is -26.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qben Infra AB stock overvalued right now?
Qben Infra AB (OSTO:QBEN) has a current Operating Margin % of -26.92%. The current Operating Margin % is -26.92%. Qben Infra AB's overall GF Score™ is 5/100 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 Qben Infra AB (OSTO:QBEN), the current Operating Margin % is -26.92% 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.

Qben Infra AB Business Description

Address Vastberga Alle 25, Hagersten, SWE, 126 30
Qben Infra AB is a group specializing in the acquisition and development of platforms within infrastructure services in the Nordics, gathering a diversified portfolio of 20 plus companies across four infrastructure niches: Construction, Rail, Power and Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC). It is active in the construction industry and performs construction contracts, renovation services and project development.
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