Columbus ASLTS:0NPJ 69 Gross Margin % is 88.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 246% above its 10-year median of 25.57. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NPJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 93.32% on this metric.
Columbus AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NPJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.45 Med: 25.57 Max: 91.04
Current: 7.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Columbus AS was 91.04%. The lowest was 7.45%. And the median was 25.57%.
LTS:0NPJ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.32% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.445
vs LTS:0NPJ: 7.45
Columbus AS had a gross margin of 88.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Columbus AS was -9.70% per year.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) 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
Columbus AS had a gross margin of 88.51% 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.
Columbus AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Columbus AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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.
LTS:0NPJ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus 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.
Columbus AS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus 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.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a Gross Margin % of 88.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Columbus AS and its competitors. This is 246% above median its historical median of 25.57. Over the past decade, Columbus AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 91.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #2501 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Columbus AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Columbus AS's current Gross Margin % of 88.51% is 246% above median its 10-year median of 25.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 91.04. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Columbus AS's value of 88.51% is 118.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #2501 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #2501 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Columbus AS's value of 88.51% is 118.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 91.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.57 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Columbus 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 a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,680 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. Columbus AS's current Gross Margin % of 88.51% is 118.8% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current Gross Margin % is 88.51%, which is 246% above median its own 10-year median of 25.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.42, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.51%, which is 246% above median its 10-year median of 25.57 and 118.8% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current Gross Margin % is 88.51% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.42.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:
Gross Margin %: 88.51% (246% above median its 10-year median of 25.57)
GF Value™: kr9.42 vs. price of kr9.94 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.8% above the Software median (#2501 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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