Kesla OyjCHIX:KELASH 44 Gross Margin % is 31.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 41.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KELASH with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.20. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kesla Oyj ranks better than 85.24% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kesla Oyj's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.48 Mil. Kesla Oyj's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.82 Mil. Therefore, Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KELASh'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.61 Med: 41.58 Max: 44.23
Current: 39.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kesla Oyj was 44.23%. The lowest was 37.61%. And the median was 41.58%.
CHIX:KELASh's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.24% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.595
vs CHIX:KELASh: 39.53
Kesla Oyj had a gross margin of 31.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kesla Oyj was -0.60% 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
Kesla Oyj had a gross margin of 31.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Kesla Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kesla Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kesla 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:KELASH vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kesla 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.
Kesla Oyj Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kesla 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.
Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) has a Gross Margin % of 31.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kesla Oyj and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 41.58. Over the past decade, Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.61 to 44.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #31 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Kesla Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 31.75% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 41.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.61 to a high of 44.23. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Kesla Oyj's value of 31.75% is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #31 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kesla Oyj has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesla Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #31 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kesla Oyj in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Kesla Oyj's value of 31.75% is 24% above this benchmark. Historically, Kesla Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.61 to 44.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.58 vs. the industry median of 25.60, Kesla 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.60, based on 210 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. Kesla Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 31.75% is 24% 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 Kesla Oyj and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesla Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 31.75%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 41.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesla Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.20, compared to a current price of €4.18 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.75%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 41.58 and 24% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.60. Kesla Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH), the current Gross Margin % is 31.75% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesla Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.18 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.20.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KELASH:
Gross Margin %: 31.75% (24% below median its 10-year median of 41.58)
GF Value™: €2.20 vs. price of €4.18 (90% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#31 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KELASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kesla Oyj is engaged in designing, marketing, and manufacturing forest technology. The product portfolio includes harvester cranes, forwarder cranes, and industrial cranes.
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