Scandbook Holding ABOSTO:SBOK B -1.92%62 Operating Margin % is 15.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SBOK B with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Scandbook Holding AB ranks better than 62.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SBOK B'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 6.13 Max: 9.55
Current: 9.21
OSTO:SBOK B's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.52% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs OSTO:SBOK B: 9.21
Scandbook Holding AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK 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.
Scandbook Holding AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Scandbook Holding AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scandbook Holding 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:SBOK B vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Scandbook Holding 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.
Scandbook Holding AB Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % falls into.
Scandbook Holding 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.
Scandbook Holding 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.
Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) has a Operating Margin % of 15.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Scandbook Holding AB and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 6.13. Over the past decade, Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.67 to 9.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #401 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Scandbook Holding AB's current Operating Margin % of 15.26% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 6.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 9.55. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Scandbook Holding AB's value of 15.26% is 141.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #401 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandbook Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandbook Holding AB's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Scandbook Holding AB ranks #401 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Scandbook Holding AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Scandbook Holding AB's value of 15.26% is 141.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Scandbook Holding AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.67 to 9.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Scandbook Holding 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Scandbook Holding AB's current Operating Margin % of 15.26% is 141.1% 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 Scandbook Holding AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandbook Holding AB's current Operating Margin % is 15.26%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandbook Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.31, compared to a current price of kr51.00 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.26%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 141.1% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Scandbook Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B), the current Operating Margin % is 15.26% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Scandbook Holding AB (OSTO:SBOK B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandbook Holding AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr51.00 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.31.
GuruFocus considers Scandbook Holding AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SBOK B:
Operating Margin %: 15.26% (149% above median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: kr44.31 vs. price of kr51.00 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.1% above the Business Services median (#401 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SBOK B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandbook Holding AB produces books with black and white printing in both soft and hard covers. It meets the needs of the Northern European. The company is a full-service supplier of books and related services. Its products include Hardcover with dust jacket, Hardcover, Softcover and Paperback, and Softcover and Paperback with flaps.
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