OEM International ABLTS:0QTY +1.44%96 Gross Margin % is 37.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 35.88. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QTY with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of kr129.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, OEM International AB ranks better than 79.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OEM International AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QTY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.83 Med: 35.88 Max: 36.79
Current: 36.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of OEM International AB was 36.79%. The lowest was 34.83%. And the median was 35.88%.
LTS:0QTY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.74% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs LTS:0QTY: 36.19
OEM International AB had a gross margin of 37.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OEM International AB was 0.30% per year.
OEM International AB (LTS:0QTY) 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
OEM International AB had a gross margin of 37.09% 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.
OEM International AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
OEM International AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OEM International 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:0QTY vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, OEM International 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.
OEM International AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, OEM International AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OEM International 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.
OEM International AB (LTS:0QTY) has a Gross Margin % of 37.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OEM International AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.88. Over the past decade, OEM International AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.83 to 36.79. According to the industry distribution chart, OEM International AB ranks #31 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is OEM International AB's Gross Margin % too high?
OEM International AB's current Gross Margin % of 37.09% is near median its 10-year median of 35.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.83 to a high of 36.79. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. OEM International AB's value of 37.09% is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OEM International AB ranks #31 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OEM International AB has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OEM International AB's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, OEM International AB ranks #31 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places OEM International AB in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. OEM International AB's value of 37.09% is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, OEM International AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.83 to 36.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.88 vs. the industry median of 24.34, OEM International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. OEM International AB's current Gross Margin % of 37.09% is 52.4% 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 OEM International AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OEM International AB's current Gross Margin % is 37.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OEM International AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OEM International AB (LTS:0QTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr129.50, compared to a current price of kr169.20 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.88 and 52.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. OEM International AB's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 OEM International AB (LTS:0QTY), the current Gross Margin % is 37.09% 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 OEM International AB (LTS:0QTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OEM International AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr169.20 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr129.50.
GuruFocus considers OEM International AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QTY:
Gross Margin %: 37.09% (near median its 10-year median of 35.88)
GF Value™: kr129.50 vs. price of kr169.20 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#31 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OEM International AB is a technology trading group in Europe. It acts as a link between its customers and manufacturers of products and systems for industrial applications. It offers various industrial components and systems from various suppliers, including electrical components, Machinery components & cables, Pressure & flow components, Motors, ball bearings & brakes, Appliance components, and Installation components. The company's operating segments are classified based on its different market regions, and include Sweden, Finland, the Baltic states and China, Rest of Europe, and Other Groupwide operations. The majority of its revenue is generated from its business in Sweden.
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