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Next Biometrics Group ASA has the Profitability Rank of 1. 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Profitability Rank Related Terms
OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
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Next Biometrics Group 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA has the Profitability Rank of 1. 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.
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.
* 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Profitability Rank too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Profitability Rank of 1 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Profitability Rank compare to COHR and KEYS?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Next Biometrics Group ASA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The stock's GF Value™ is kr74.74, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 87.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 87.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr74.74.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:
Profitability Rank: 1 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: kr74.74 vs. price of kr9.64 (87.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEXTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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