Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) Gross Margin %: 31.41% (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Below Median

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NGM:ARBO A Arbona AB NGM:ARBO A
76 GF Score
Price kr3.31
GF Value kr5.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Arbona AB Gross Margin %?

Arbona AB NGM:ARBO A -0.60% 76 Gross Margin % is 31.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 42.37. GuruFocus rates NGM:ARBO A with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Asset Management companies, Arbona AB ranks worse than 71.4% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Arbona AB's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr154 Mil. Arbona AB's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr490 Mil. Therefore, Arbona AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.41%.

Warning Sign:

Arbona AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Arbona AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NGM:ARBO A' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.09   Med: 42.37   Max: 77.19
Current: 32.4


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Arbona AB was 77.19%. The lowest was 10.09%. And the median was 42.37%.

NGM:ARBO A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
71.4% of 549 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.73 vs NGM:ARBO A: 32.40

Arbona AB had a gross margin of 31.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arbona AB was -11.00% per year.


Arbona AB  (NGM:ARBO A) 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

Arbona AB had a gross margin of 31.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Arbona AB Gross Margin % Related Terms


Arbona AB Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbona 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.

Arbona AB Gross Margin % Chart

Arbona AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.23 42.00 54.41 44.33 42.73

Arbona AB Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 91.72 51.98 30.84 33.24 31.41

NGM:ARBO A vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Arbona 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.


Arbona AB Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Arbona AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arbona AB's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Arbona AB Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Arbona AB's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=468.6 / 1096.684
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1096.684 - 628.06) / 1096.684
=42.73 %

Arbona AB's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=154 / 490.198
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(490.198 - 336.211) / 490.198
=31.41 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 31.41% mean?
Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) has a Gross Margin % of 31.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arbona AB and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 42.37. Over the past decade, Arbona AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.09 to 77.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #392 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Arbona AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Arbona AB's current Gross Margin % of 31.41% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 42.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.09 to a high of 77.19. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.73. Arbona AB's value of 31.41% is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #392 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbona AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbona AB's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #392 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arbona AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.73. Arbona AB's value of 31.41% is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Arbona AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.09 to 77.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.37 vs. the industry median of 56.73, Arbona AB has consistently been below 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 56.73, based on 549 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. Arbona AB's current Gross Margin % of 31.41% is 44.6% below 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 Arbona AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbona AB's current Gross Margin % is 31.41%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 42.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbona AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.52, compared to a current price of kr3.31 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.41%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 42.37 and 44.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.73. Arbona AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A), the current Gross Margin % is 31.41% 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 Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbona AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.31 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.52. GuruFocus considers Arbona AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGM:ARBO A:

  • Gross Margin %: 31.41% (26% below median its 10-year median of 42.37)
  • GF Value™: kr5.52 vs. price of kr3.31 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.6% below the Asset Management median (#392 of 549)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGM:ARBO A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arbona AB Business Description

Address Brahegatan 43, Stockholm, SWE, 114 37
Arbona AB is a Sweden based investment company. The company has four business areas Industry, Transport Technology, Real Estate, and Minority Holdings.
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