Investor AB (publ)
IVSBF
Rank in Stocks
#157
Investor AB (publ), a venerable venture capital firm, concentrates its... Investor AB (publ), a venerable venture capital firm, concentrates its investment efforts across mature, middle-market entities, growth capital opportunities, and leveraged buyouts. The company organizes its diverse operations into four distinct business segments: Core Investments, Private Equity, Operating Investments, and Financial Investments. Within its Core Investments division, Investor AB targets listed companies within the healthcare, financial services, information technology, and fintech industries. It typically seeks significant minority stakes in these enterprises, aiming for global reach and an active presence on the company's board of directors. The Operating Investments arm focuses predominantly on medium-to-large enterprises based in Northern Europe. Here, the firm either secures a controlling stake or a substantial minority position that grants considerable influence over its portfolio companies, investing in both publicly traded and privately held entities. The Private Equity segment encompasses both venture capital and buyout strategies. Its venture capital activities are managed via Investor Growth Capital, a dedicated subsidiary. This arm targets companies across the information technology, technology, engineering, financial services, and healthcare sectors in Europe, the United States, and Asia. It engages with companies from their startup phase through to expansion-ready stages, committing between SEK 20 million (approximately $2.94 million) and SEK 200 million (approximately $29.43 million) per investment. These venture capital endeavors typically involve acquiring minority equity stakes, with an anticipated ownership duration of three to seven years. For buyouts, Investor AB invests through its affiliated fund manager, EQT, which specializes in leveraged buyout opportunities within medium-sized, mature businesses located in Northern Europe and Greater China. Across all its private equity holdings, the firm typically aims for exits within a three to seven-year timeframe and frequently seeks board representation in its portfolio companies. Its Financial Investments involve acquiring minority interests in various financial instruments, generally with a shorter investment horizon. Established in 1916, Investor AB (publ) is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Beijing and Hong Kong, China; Menlo Park, California; New York, New York; and Tokyo, Japan.
Share Price
$44.11
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$134.28B
Change (1 day)
2.06%
Change (1 year)
31.67%
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Operating Margin for Investor AB (publ) (IVSBF)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 86.97%
According to Investor AB (publ)'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 86.97%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 71.42%.
Operating Margin history for Investor AB (publ) from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 86.97% | 21.77% |
| 2025 | 71.42% | 7.92% |
| 2024 | 66.18% | -4.65% |
| 2023 | 69.41% | -76.62% |
| 2022 | 296.92% | 247.07% |
| 2021 | 85.55% | 45.94% |
| 2020 | 58.62% | -17.82% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | -3,174.57% |
| 2018 | -2.32% | -103.79% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 10.55% |
| 2016 | 55.36% | 17.94% |
| 2015 | 46.94% | -36.09% |
| 2014 | 73.45% | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 15.76% |
| 2012 | 63.19% | -169.75% |
| 2011 | -90.60% | -202.59% |
| 2010 | 88.31% | -7.28% |
| 2009 | 95.24% | -13.23% |
| 2008 | 109.76% | 694.79% |
| 2007 | 13.81% | -85.08% |
| 2006 | 92.55% | -1.80% |
| 2005 | 94.25% | 17.24% |
| 2004 | 80.39% | 0.73% |
| 2003 | 79.81% | -22.61% |
| 2002 | 103.13% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -99.65% |
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| 52.04% | -99.40% |
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| 7.84% | -99.91% |
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| 66.24% | -99.24% |
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| 24.13% | -99.72% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin
What is Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin?
Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin is 86.97%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin was 71.42%, compared with 66.18% in 2024.
How has Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (296.92%) and lowest in 2020 (58.62%).
How does Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Investor AB (publ)'s operating margin (86.97%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., with 66.24%.