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Glaston OyjCHIX:GLA1VH 68 Gross Margin % is 65.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 54.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GLA1VH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.07. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Glaston Oyj ranks better than 94.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Glaston Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GLA1Vh'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.04 Med: 54.1 Max: 59.64
Current: 58.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Glaston Oyj was 59.64%. The lowest was 50.04%. And the median was 54.10%.
CHIX:GLA1Vh's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.73% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.785
vs CHIX:GLA1Vh: 58.71
Glaston Oyj had a gross margin of 65.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Glaston Oyj was 2.20% per year.
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
Glaston Oyj had a gross margin of 65.77% 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.
Glaston Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Glaston Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Glaston Oyj'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:GLA1VH vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Glaston Oyj'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.
Glaston Oyj Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Glaston Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Glaston Oyj'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.
Glaston Oyj (CHIX:GLA1VH) has a Gross Margin % of 65.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Glaston Oyj and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 54.10. Over the past decade, Glaston Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.04 to 59.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Glaston Oyj ranks #158 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Glaston Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Glaston Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 65.77% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 54.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.04 to a high of 59.64. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Glaston Oyj's value of 65.77% is 145.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glaston Oyj ranks #158 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Glaston Oyj has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glaston Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Glaston Oyj ranks #158 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Glaston Oyj in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Glaston Oyj's value of 65.77% is 145.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Glaston Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.04 to 59.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.10 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Glaston Oyj 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,996 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. Glaston Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 65.77% is 145.5% 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 Glaston Oyj and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glaston Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 65.77%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 54.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glaston Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Glaston Oyj (CHIX:GLA1VH) has a current Gross Margin % of 65.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.07, compared to a current price of €1.78 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.77%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 54.10 and 145.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Glaston Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Glaston Oyj (CHIX:GLA1VH), the current Gross Margin % is 65.77% 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 Glaston Oyj (CHIX:GLA1VH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glaston Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.78 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.07.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GLA1VH:
Gross Margin %: 65.77% (22% above median its 10-year median of 54.10)
GF Value™: €2.07 vs. price of €1.78 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.5% above the Industrial Products median (#158 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GLA1VH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Glaston Oyj is a company engaged in developing and selling glass processing machinery. Its business includes a range of heat treatment machines, maintenance, upgrade, and modernization services, and spare parts for glass flat tempering, bending, bending tempering, and laminating. It also offers digital services, such as glass processing machine remote monitoring and fault analysis services, and consulting and engineering services. The company provides solutions to various industries including Architectural, Appliances, Automotive and Solar.
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