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New Wave Group ABCHIX:NEWABS 84 Gross Margin % is 49.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 47.34. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NEWABS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr109.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, New Wave Group AB ranks better than 72.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Wave Group AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NEWABs'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.24 Med: 47.34 Max: 50.27
Current: 49.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of New Wave Group AB was 50.27%. The lowest was 43.24%. And the median was 47.34%.
CHIX:NEWABs's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.26% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs CHIX:NEWABs: 49.08
New Wave Group AB had a gross margin of 49.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for New Wave Group AB was 2.10% per year.
New Wave Group AB (CHIX:NEWABs) 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
New Wave Group AB had a gross margin of 49.96% 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.
New Wave Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
New Wave Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Wave Group 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:NEWABS vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, New Wave Group 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.
New Wave Group AB Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New Wave Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Wave Group 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.
New Wave Group AB (CHIX:NEWABS) has a Gross Margin % of 49.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on New Wave Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.34. Over the past decade, New Wave Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.24 to 50.27. According to the industry distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #311 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is New Wave Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
New Wave Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 49.96% is near median its 10-year median of 47.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.24 to a high of 50.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. New Wave Group AB's value of 49.96% is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #311 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Wave Group AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Wave Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #311 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts New Wave Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. New Wave Group AB's value of 49.96% is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, New Wave Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.24 to 50.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.34 vs. the industry median of 36.25, New Wave Group 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 36.25, based on 1,121 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. New Wave Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 49.96% is 37.8% 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 New Wave Group AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Wave Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 49.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Wave Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Wave Group AB (CHIX:NEWABS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr109.60, compared to a current price of kr94.88 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.34 and 37.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. New Wave Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 New Wave Group AB (CHIX:NEWABS), the current Gross Margin % is 49.96% 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 New Wave Group AB (CHIX:NEWABS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Wave Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr94.88 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr109.60.
GuruFocus considers New Wave Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NEWABS:
Gross Margin %: 49.96% (near median its 10-year median of 47.34)
GF Value™: kr109.60 vs. price of kr94.88 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#311 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NEWABS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Wave Group AB is a Sweden-based company that designs, acquires, and develops brands and products in the corporate promo, gifts, and home furnishings sectors. The group achieves synergies by coordinating the design, purchasing, marketing, warehousing, and distribution of its product range. To ensure good diversification, the Group markets its products in the corporate promo market and the retail market. The group divides its operations into three operating segments: Corporate, Sports and Leisure, and Gifts and Home Furnishings. It derives maximum revenue from the Corporate segment. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Promo sales channel.
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