Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS (LTS:0NEZ) 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
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS had a gross margin of 150.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
LTS:0NEZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS'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.
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS'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.
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS (LTS:0NEZ) has a Gross Margin % of 150.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 50.00. Over the past decade, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.43 to 90.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS ranks #117 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's current Gross Margin % of 150.00% is 200% above median its 10-year median of 50.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.43 to a high of 90.00. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's value of 150.00% is 160.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS ranks #117 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS ranks #117 out of 551 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's value of 150.00% is 160.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.43 to 90.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.00 vs. the industry median of 57.53, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.53, based on 551 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. Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's current Gross Margin % of 150.00% is 160.7% 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 Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's current Gross Margin % is 150.00%, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 50.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS stock overvalued right now?
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS (LTS:0NEZ) has a current Gross Margin % of 150.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14,175.79, compared to a current price of kr10,600.00 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 150.00%, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 50.00 and 160.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 2 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 Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS (LTS:0NEZ), the current Gross Margin % is 150.00% 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 Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS (LTS:0NEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr10,600.00 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14,175.79.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NEZ:
Gross Margin %: 150.00% (200% above median its 10-year median of 50.00)
GF Value™: kr14,175.79 vs. price of kr10,600.00 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.7% above the Asset Management median (#117 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Det Ostasiatiske Kompagni AS formerly EAC Invest A/S operates as an investment company, with the objective of maximizing the value of remaining investments for the shareholders.
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