Zalaris ASACHIX:ZALO 88 Gross Margin % is 59.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 56.48. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ZALO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr47.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Zalaris ASA ranks better than 77.66% on this metric.
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
Zalaris ASA had a gross margin of 59.02% 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.
Zalaris ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zalaris ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zalaris ASA'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:ZALO vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Zalaris ASA'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.
Zalaris ASA Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zalaris ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zalaris ASA'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.
Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) has a Gross Margin % of 59.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zalaris ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.48. Over the past decade, Zalaris ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.49 to 60.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #225 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Zalaris ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Zalaris ASA's current Gross Margin % of 59.02% is near median its 10-year median of 56.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.49 to a high of 60.35. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Zalaris ASA's value of 59.02% is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #225 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zalaris ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalaris ASA's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #225 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zalaris ASA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Zalaris ASA's value of 59.02% is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zalaris ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.49 to 60.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.48 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Zalaris ASA 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Zalaris ASA's current Gross Margin % of 59.02% is 71.1% 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalaris ASA's current Gross Margin % is 59.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalaris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.02%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr47.22, compared to a current price of kr51.60 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.48 and 71.1% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Zalaris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO), the current Gross Margin % is 59.02% 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 Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr51.60 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr47.22.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ZALO:
Gross Margin %: 59.02% (near median its 10-year median of 56.48)
GF Value™: kr47.22 vs. price of kr51.60 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Business Services median (#225 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ZALO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zalaris ASA is a company that offers outsourced personnel and payroll services. The company has two reportable segments: Managed Services and Zalaris Consulting. Managed Services include payroll and HR outsourcing services, cloud system solutions and services, and contribute to the majority of the revenue. The Zalaris Consulting segment includes the implementation of SAP HCM & Payroll and SuccessFactors, based on Zalaris templates, or implementation of customer-specific functionalities. Zalaris operates in Norway, Northern Europe, Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, and APAC.
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