OEM International (OM:OEM B) Stock Faces Rich Valuation As Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives

OEM International (OM:OEM B) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of SEK1.6b and basic EPS of 1.26 SEK. Trailing twelve month EPS was 4.82 SEK, reflecting earnings growth of 12% over the past year and forecasts of about 8.6% per year ahead. The company has seen revenue move from SEK1.3b in Q2 2025 to SEK1.6b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS moved from 0.96 SEK to 1.26 SEK over the same period. This sets up a story in which improving net profit margins of 11.8% on a trailing basis are central to how investors may interpret this latest update.

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With the headline numbers on the table, the next step is to see how these results align with the widely held narratives about OEM International's growth, profitability and risk profile.

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OEM International margins hold at 11.8%

• Over the last 12 months, OEM International reported a net profit margin of 11.8%, compared with 11.3% a year earlier on trailing figures, alongside trailing revenue of SEK5,639.4 million and net income of SEK667.7 million.
• What stands out for a more bullish view is that trailing earnings grew 12% while the five year earnings growth rate is about 6.5% per year. This supports the idea of profit acceleration but also means bulls need that margin level to be sustained rather than just pointing to one stronger year.
  • Trailing basic EPS of 4.82 SEK versus the earlier trailing figures around 4.30 to 4.36 SEK shows the recent period running ahead of that longer trend.
  • The shift in trailing margin from 11.3% to 11.8% sits alongside revenue moving in a relatively tight band around SEK5.3b to SEK5.6b, so the bullish case leans heavily on small improvements adding up over time rather than on a single large step change.

Q2 2026 revenue tops SEK1,559 million

• In Q2 2026, OEM International booked SEK1,559 million of revenue and net income of SEK175 million, compared with SEK1,337 million of revenue and SEK133 million of net income in Q2 2025, while quarterly basic EPS moved from 0.96 SEK to 1.26 SEK across the same comparison.
• Viewed through a bullish lens, the pattern across the last six quarters, from SEK1,280 million to SEK1,559 million of quarterly revenue and net income ranging between SEK133 million and SEK186 million, suggests a business that has kept revenue and profits within a relatively consistent corridor. This supports arguments about earnings quality but also limits claims of rapid expansion.
  • Quarterly basic EPS over this stretch has stayed between 0.96 SEK and 1.34 SEK, so the Q2 2026 figure of 1.26 SEK sits toward the upper part of that band without breaking out of it.
  • With trailing 12 month basic EPS at 4.82 SEK versus earlier trailing readings near 4.27 SEK to 4.51 SEK, the bullish case gains some support from steady accumulation of EPS over time rather than extreme quarter to quarter swings.

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Rich P/E and DCF fair value gap

• At a share price of SEK179.20, OEM International trades on a P/E of 37.2x versus a peer average of 31.5x and a European Trade Distributors industry average of 18x, while the current price also sits above the stated DCF fair value of SEK170.21 and the analyst price target of SEK164.00.
• These valuation markers give more weight to a cautious or bearish angle that current pricing already reflects strong recent performance. The premium P/E and the gap between SEK179.20 and both the DCF fair value of SEK170.21 and the SEK164.00 target leave less room in the numbers for disappointment even though earnings grew 12% and are forecast to grow about 8.6% per year.
  • Bears would point out that the current P/E multiple is roughly double the 18x industry average, while earnings growth expectations around 8.6% per year sit much closer to market level growth than the multiple might suggest.
  • They might also argue that with OEM International expected to grow revenue at about 8.6% per year versus a Swedish market forecast of a slight 0.01% decline, part of that premium is already tied to above market growth that now has to be delivered to justify the current valuation.

Next Steps

Don't just look at this quarter; the real story is in the long-term trend. We've done an in-depth analysis on OEM International's growth and its valuation to see if today's price is a bargain. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio now so you don't miss the next big move.

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