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Q-Interline ASOCSE:QINTER +1.40%56 Gross Margin % is 65.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 64.84. GuruFocus rates OCSE:QINTER with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Q-Interline AS ranks better than 96.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Q-Interline AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:QINTER'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.92 Med: 64.84 Max: 71.93
Current: 68.91
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Q-Interline AS was 71.93%. The lowest was 58.92%. And the median was 64.84%.
OCSE:QINTER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.74% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs OCSE:QINTER: 68.91
Q-Interline AS had a gross margin of 65.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Q-Interline AS was -1.00% per year.
Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) 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
Q-Interline AS had a gross margin of 65.45% 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.
Q-Interline AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Q-Interline AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q-Interline 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.
OCSE:QINTER vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Q-Interline 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.
Q-Interline AS Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Q-Interline AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q-Interline 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.
Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) has a Gross Margin % of 65.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Q-Interline AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.84. Over the past decade, Q-Interline AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.92 to 71.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #80 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Q-Interline AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Q-Interline AS's current Gross Margin % of 65.45% is near median its 10-year median of 64.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.92 to a high of 71.93. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Q-Interline AS's value of 65.45% is 166.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #80 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Q-Interline AS has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-Interline AS's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #80 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Q-Interline AS in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Q-Interline AS's value of 65.45% is 166.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Q-Interline AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.92 to 71.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.84 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Q-Interline 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Q-Interline AS's current Gross Margin % of 65.45% is 166.7% 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 Q-Interline AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q-Interline AS's current Gross Margin % is 65.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-Interline AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.06, compared to a current price of kr2.90 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.84 and 166.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Q-Interline AS's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER), the current Gross Margin % is 65.45% 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.90 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.06.
GuruFocus considers Q-Interline AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:QINTER:
Gross Margin %: 65.45% (near median its 10-year median of 64.84)
GF Value™: kr5.06 vs. price of kr2.90 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166.7% above the Hardware median (#80 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:QINTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Q-Interline AS is engaged in developing FT-NIR analytical solutions and measuring equipment for process and product quality optimization for the dairy, feed, food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. The products of the company include the Quant analyser, Quant sampling accessories, DairyQuant GO, and InSight Pro. Its technology is Spectroscopy, Sampling, Statistics, and IoT.
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