Bulten ABLTS:0P49 74 Gross Margin % is 20.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 18.45. GuruFocus rates LTS:0P49 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr56.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bulten AB ranks worse than 53.93% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bulten AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr252 Mil. Bulten AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,254 Mil. Therefore, Bulten AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bulten AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0P49'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.81 Med: 18.45 Max: 19.84
Current: 19.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bulten AB was 19.84%. The lowest was 16.81%. And the median was 18.45%.
LTS:0P49's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.93% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs LTS:0P49: 19.06
Bulten AB had a gross margin of 20.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bulten AB was 0.00% per year.
Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) 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
Bulten AB had a gross margin of 20.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Bulten AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bulten AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bulten 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.
LTS:0P49 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bulten 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.
Bulten AB Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bulten AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bulten 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.
Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) has a Gross Margin % of 20.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bulten AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.45. Over the past decade, Bulten AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.81 to 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #707 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Bulten AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Bulten AB's current Gross Margin % of 20.10% is near median its 10-year median of 18.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.81 to a high of 19.84. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Bulten AB's value of 20.10% is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #707 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bulten AB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bulten AB's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #707 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bulten AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Bulten AB's value of 20.10% is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bulten AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.81 to 19.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.45 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Bulten 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Bulten AB's current Gross Margin % of 20.10% is 1.3% 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 Bulten AB and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bulten AB's current Gross Margin % is 20.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bulten AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr56.69, compared to a current price of kr42.90 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.45 and 1.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Bulten AB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Bulten AB (LTS:0P49), the current Gross Margin % is 20.10% 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 Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr42.90 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr56.69.
GuruFocus considers Bulten AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0P49:
Gross Margin %: 20.10% (near median its 10-year median of 18.45)
GF Value™: kr56.69 vs. price of kr42.90 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#707 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0P49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bulten AB develops, produces, and markets fasteners in the European automotive industry. Its product range includes customer-specific products and customized fasteners. It also provides technical development, line-feeding, logistics, material, and production services. Its products are screws, nuts, clips, and rivets. Bulten has its manufacturing unit in Germany, Sweden, Poland, the United Kingdom, China, the USA, and other countries and receives its revenue from northern Europe.
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