Clas Ohlson ABCHIX:CLASBS 79 Gross Margin % is 50.11% as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 40.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr214.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 70.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLASBs'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.49 Med: 40.26 Max: 47.71
Current: 47.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Clas Ohlson AB was 47.71%. The lowest was 37.49%. And the median was 40.26%.
CHIX:CLASBs's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.17% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs CHIX:CLASBs: 47.71
Clas Ohlson AB had a gross margin of 50.11% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Clas Ohlson AB was 3.40% per year.
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBs) 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
Clas Ohlson AB had a gross margin of 50.11% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a Gross Margin % of 50.11% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 40.26. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.49 to 47.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #332 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Gross Margin % of 50.11% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 40.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.49 to a high of 47.71. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 50.11% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #332 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #332 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Clas Ohlson AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 50.11% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.49 to 47.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.26 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Clas Ohlson 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Gross Margin % of 50.11% is 38.2% 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Gross Margin % is 50.11%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 40.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr214.74, compared to a current price of kr377.00 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.11%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 40.26 and 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current Gross Margin % is 50.11% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr377.00 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr214.74.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:
Gross Margin %: 50.11% (24% above median its 10-year median of 40.26)
GF Value™: kr214.74 vs. price of kr377.00 (75.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#332 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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