Scandi Standard ABOSTO:SCST +0.42%84 Operating Margin % is 4.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SCST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr94.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Scandi Standard AB ranks worse than 54.43% on this metric.
Scandi Standard AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scandi Standard AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SCST'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 3.61 Max: 4.47
Current: 4.47
OSTO:SCST's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 54.43% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs OSTO:SCST: 4.47
Scandi Standard AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) 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.
Scandi Standard AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Scandi Standard AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Scandi Standard 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:SCST vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Scandi Standard 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.
Scandi Standard AB Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scandi Standard AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandi Standard 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.
Scandi Standard 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.
Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) has a Operating Margin % of 4.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Scandi Standard AB and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 3.61. Over the past decade, Scandi Standard AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1062 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Scandi Standard AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Scandi Standard AB's current Operating Margin % of 4.53% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 4.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Scandi Standard AB's value of 4.53% is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1062 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandi Standard AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandi Standard AB's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1062 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Scandi Standard AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Scandi Standard AB's value of 4.53% is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Scandi Standard AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Scandi Standard 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Scandi Standard AB's current Operating Margin % of 4.53% is 13.9% 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 Scandi Standard AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandi Standard AB's current Operating Margin % is 4.53%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandi Standard AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr94.23, compared to a current price of kr144.40 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.53%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 13.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Scandi Standard AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST), the current Operating Margin % is 4.53% 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr144.40 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr94.23.
GuruFocus considers Scandi Standard AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SCST:
Operating Margin %: 4.53% (25% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: kr94.23 vs. price of kr144.40 (53.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1062 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SCST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandi Standard AB is a food company. It supplies chicken and chicken-based products in the Nordic region and Ireland. It markets and sells its products under the Kronfagel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana, and Manor Farm brand names. The company has operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Finland. It generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden. The company's segment includes ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ready-to-cook segment.
84GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OSTO:SCST
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OSTO:SCST has been successfully added to your 
