Ambea ABCHIX:AMBEAS 82 Gross Margin % is 96.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 96.53. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMBEAS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr110.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ambea AB ranks better than 97.62% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ambea AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,083 Mil. Ambea AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,220 Mil. Therefore, Ambea AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambea AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AMBEAs'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.35 Med: 96.53 Max: 96.97
Current: 96.56
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ambea AB was 96.97%. The lowest was 96.35%. And the median was 96.53%.
CHIX:AMBEAs's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.62% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs CHIX:AMBEAs: 96.56
Ambea AB had a gross margin of 96.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ambea AB was 0.00% per year.
Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAs) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ambea AB had a gross margin of 96.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Ambea AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ambea AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambea AB's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
CHIX:AMBEAS vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ambea AB's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Ambea AB Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ambea AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambea AB's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) has a Gross Margin % of 96.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ambea AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.53. Over the past decade, Ambea AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 96.35 to 96.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #15 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Ambea AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Ambea AB's current Gross Margin % of 96.75% is near median its 10-year median of 96.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.35 to a high of 96.97. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ambea AB's value of 96.75% is 141.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #15 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ambea AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambea AB's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #15 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ambea AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ambea AB's value of 96.75% is 141.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambea AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 96.35 to 96.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.53 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Ambea AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 631 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambea AB's current Gross Margin % of 96.75% is 141.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ambea AB and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambea AB's current Gross Margin % is 96.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr110.05, compared to a current price of kr140.40 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.53 and 141.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Ambea AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS), the current Gross Margin % is 96.75% 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr140.40 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr110.05.
GuruFocus considers Ambea AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMBEAS:
Gross Margin %: 96.75% (near median its 10-year median of 96.53)
GF Value™: kr110.05 vs. price of kr140.40 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#15 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AMBEAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambea AB is a Swedish care-provider group focused on elderly care, disability care, psychosocial support, housing, staffing, and training across the Nordic region. The company's segment includes: i) Nytida: Comprises social care services for children, youth and adults, in Sweden, ii) Vardaga: Comprises nursing homes and home care in Sweden, iii) Stendi: Comprises social care for children, youth and adult in Norway, iv) Validia: Comprises social care for children, v) Altiden: Comprises social care for children, youth and adults as well as elderly care in Denmark, and vi) Klara: Comprises competence and staffing solutions for elderly and social care, and student health services in Sweden. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Vardaga segment.
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