Eqva ASAFRA:1H2 -1.68%66 Gross Margin % is 55.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 33.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:1H2 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Eqva ASA ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Eqva ASA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.5 Mil. Eqva ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.2 Mil. Therefore, Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1H2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.08 Med: 33.49 Max: 64.68
Current: 62.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Eqva ASA was 64.68%. The lowest was 16.08%. And the median was 33.49%.
Eqva ASA had a gross margin of 55.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eqva ASA was 21.50% per year.
Eqva ASA (FRA:1H2) 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
Eqva ASA had a gross margin of 55.78% 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.
Eqva ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eqva ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eqva 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Eqva 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.
Eqva ASA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eqva 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.
Eqva ASA (FRA:1H2) has a Gross Margin % of 55.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eqva ASA and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 33.49. Over the past decade, Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 64.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Eqva ASA ranks #78 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Eqva ASA's current Gross Margin % of 55.78% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 33.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.08 to a high of 64.68. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Eqva ASA's value of 55.78% is 77.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eqva ASA ranks #78 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eqva ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eqva ASA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Eqva ASA ranks #78 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eqva ASA in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Eqva ASA's value of 55.78% is 77.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Eqva ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 64.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.49 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Eqva 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Eqva ASA's current Gross Margin % of 55.78% is 77.9% 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 Eqva ASA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eqva ASA's current Gross Margin % is 55.78%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 33.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eqva ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eqva ASA (FRA:1H2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.78%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 33.49 and 77.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Eqva ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Eqva ASA (FRA:1H2), the current Gross Margin % is 55.78% 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 Eqva ASA (FRA:1H2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eqva ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50.
GuruFocus considers Eqva ASA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1H2:
Gross Margin %: 55.78% (67% above median its 10-year median of 33.49)
GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €0.23 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#78 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1H2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eqva ASA is a Norway-based industrial investment company that acquires and develops companies providing productive, safe, and sustainable services and solutions to industrial customers. The Group operates through three main business segments: Industrial Solutions, Renewables, and Real Estate. The Industrial Solutions segment, which generates the majority of revenue, provides mechanical and electrical industrial services through companies including BKS Group, IMTAS Group, Austevoll Rorteknikk, and Kvinnherad Elektro. The Renewables segment develops and operates small-scale hydropower plants in Norway through Fossberg Kraft. The Real Estate segment includes the Group's real estate properties and development plans.
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