Investment AB Latour (publ)
LATO-B
Rank in Stocks
#1593
Investment AB Latour (publ) functions as an investment entity, favoring... Investment AB Latour (publ) functions as an investment entity, favoring long-term commitments to companies dedicated to the development, production, and marketing of their proprietary products under their own brands. It targets businesses that exhibit robust financial performance, specifically seeking an average annual growth of 10% over a business cycle, a 10% operating margin within the same period, and a return on operating capital ranging from 15% to 20%. The firm actively participates in the governance of its portfolio companies through board representation. Established in 1984, and previously known as AB Hevea, it is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with supplementary offices located in Malmo and Stockholm.
Share Price
$23.10
Market Cap
$13.67B
Change (1 day)
-0.48%
Change (1 year)
-4.97%
Country
SE
Trade Investment AB Latour (publ) (LATO-B)
Category
Financial Services
Operating Margin for Investment AB Latour (publ) (LATO-B)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 13.99%
According to Investment AB Latour (publ) latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 13.99%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 14.09%.
Operating Margin history for Investment AB Latour (publ) from 2005 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.99% | 6.07% |
| 2024 | 13.19% | -6.39% |
| 2023 | 14.09% | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 14.36% | 4.28% |
| 2021 | 13.77% | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 13.69% | -67.11% |
| 2019 | 41.62% | 80.33% |
| 2018 | 23.08% | 104.07% |
| 2017 | 11.31% | -7.37% |
| 2016 | 12.21% | 17.18% |
| 2015 | 10.42% | 6.22% |
| 2014 | 9.81% | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 8.92% | -3.57% |
| 2012 | 9.25% | -24.86% |
| 2011 | 12.31% | -20.38% |
| 2010 | 15.46% | 184.19% |
| 2009 | 5.44% | -42.68% |
| 2008 | 9.49% | -2.06% |
| 2007 | 9.69% | -27.47% |
| 2006 | 13.36% | 89.50% |
| 2005 | 7.05% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -97.80% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
SE
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| 52.08% | -96.28% |
US
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| 7.84% | -99.44% |
US
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| 66.24% | -95.27% |
US
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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.