Sectra ABCHIX:SECTBS 98 Gross Margin % is 87.78% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 87.92. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SECTBS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr307.25 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sectra AB ranks better than 95.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sectra AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr907 Mil. Sectra AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr1,033 Mil. Therefore, Sectra AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 87.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sectra AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SECTBs'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.63 Med: 87.92 Max: 91.18
Current: 88.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sectra AB was 91.18%. The lowest was 84.63%. And the median was 87.92%.
CHIX:SECTBs's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.9% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs CHIX:SECTBs: 88.60
Sectra AB had a gross margin of 87.78% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sectra AB was -0.40% per year.
Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBs) 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
Sectra AB had a gross margin of 87.78% 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.
Sectra AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sectra AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sectra 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:SECTBS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sectra 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.
Sectra AB Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sectra AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sectra 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.
Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) has a Gross Margin % of 87.78% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sectra AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.92. Over the past decade, Sectra AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.63 to 91.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #33 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Sectra AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Sectra AB's current Gross Margin % of 87.78% is near median its 10-year median of 87.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.63 to a high of 91.18. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Sectra AB's value of 87.78% is 68.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #33 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sectra AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sectra AB's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #33 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sectra AB in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Sectra AB's value of 87.78% is 68.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sectra AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.63 to 91.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.92 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Sectra 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Sectra AB's current Gross Margin % of 87.78% is 68.6% 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 Sectra AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sectra AB's current Gross Margin % is 87.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sectra AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr307.25, compared to a current price of kr277.30 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.92 and 68.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Sectra AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS), the current Gross Margin % is 87.78% 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr277.30 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr307.25.
GuruFocus considers Sectra AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SECTBS:
Gross Margin %: 87.78% (near median its 10-year median of 87.92)
GF Value™: kr307.25 vs. price of kr277.30 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#33 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SECTBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sectra AB develops IT solutions and services for storing, viewing, and working with medical images. The operating business segments are Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation, and Other Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Imaging IT Solutions segment. The company also offers maintenance in the form of support, system monitoring, and consulting services related to integration, system design, data migration, and business development. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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