Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:TECH Techstep ASA OSL:TECH
42 GF Score
Price kr1.85
GF Value kr9.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Techstep ASA Profitability Rank?

Techstep ASA OSL:TECH 42 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:TECH with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Techstep ASA has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Techstep ASA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.89%. As of today, Techstep ASA's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Techstep ASA Profitability Rank Related Terms


OSL:TECH vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Techstep ASA Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Techstep ASA Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Techstep ASA has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Techstep ASA'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 )
=-21.694 / 219.4
=-9.89 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Techstep ASA has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Techstep ASA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Techstep ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank too high?
Techstep ASA's current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Techstep ASA has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank compare to CSCO and MSI?
Techstep ASA's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Techstep ASA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Techstep ASA and its competitors. Techstep ASA's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techstep ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.32, compared to a current price of kr1.85 — trading 80.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Techstep ASA's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.85 is trading 80.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.32. GuruFocus considers Techstep ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:TECH:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: kr9.32 vs. price of kr1.85 (80.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:TECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Techstep ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0K2D:UK
Address Brynsalleen 4, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Techstep ASA is a Nordic enabler of the mobile workplace, delivering a full range of devices and services to facilitate mobile workplaces. The company bundles mobile devices, software, information security, and expertise for its customers. Its Device Lifecycle Management Platform enables IT vendors to scale and optimise their Device-as-a-Service business, enhancing efficiency, control, and user experience at every lifecycle stage. In addition, the company offers various workplace devices and services such as mobile devices and accessories, laptops, device management and security services, and others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of workplace devices for its clients. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Norway, followed by Sweden, Denmark, and Poland.
42GF Score

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