Volvo ABVOLAF -1.64%92 Operating Margin % is 9.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 10.41. GuruFocus rates VOLAF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks better than 67.46% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Volvo AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,175 Mil. Volvo AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,888 Mil. Therefore, Volvo AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.89%.
Good Sign:
Volvo AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volvo AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VOLAF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.62 Med: 10.41 Max: 14.58
Current: 10.2
VOLAF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.46% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs VOLAF: 10.20
Volvo AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
Volvo AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,175 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,092 Mil.
Volvo AB (OTCPK:VOLAF) 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.
Volvo AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Volvo AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volvo 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.
VOLAF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo 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.
Volvo AB Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Volvo AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volvo 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.
Volvo 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.
Volvo AB (VOLAF) has a Operating Margin % of 9.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Volvo AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.41. Over the past decade, Volvo AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.62 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #68 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Volvo AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Volvo AB's current Operating Margin % of 9.89% is near median its 10-year median of 10.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.62 to a high of 14.58. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. Volvo AB's value of 9.89% is 45.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #68 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Operating Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #68 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Volvo AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. Volvo AB's value of 9.89% is 45.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Volvo AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.62 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.41 vs. the industry median of 6.78, Volvo 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.78, based on 209 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. Volvo AB's current Operating Margin % of 9.89% is 45.9% 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo AB's current Operating Margin % is 9.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (VOLAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.60, compared to a current price of $34.15 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.41 and 45.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.78. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF), the current Operating Margin % is 9.89% 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.15 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.60.
GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOLAF:
Operating Margin %: 9.89% (near median its 10-year median of 10.41)
GF Value™: $28.60 vs. price of $34.15 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#68 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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