Rias ASOCSE:RIAS B +1.47%74 Gross Margin % is 30.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 32.00. GuruFocus rates OCSE:RIAS B with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr612.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Rias AS ranks better than 64.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Rias AS's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr41.6 Mil. Rias AS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr134.9 Mil. Therefore, Rias AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rias AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:RIAS B'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.24 Med: 32 Max: 33.6
Current: 32.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rias AS was 33.60%. The lowest was 30.24%. And the median was 32.00%.
OCSE:RIAS B's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.39% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs OCSE:RIAS B: 32.04
Rias AS had a gross margin of 30.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rias AS was 0.10% per year.
Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) 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
Rias AS had a gross margin of 30.86% 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.
Rias AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rias AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rias 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:RIAS B vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Rias 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.
Rias AS Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rias AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rias 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.
Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) has a Gross Margin % of 30.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rias AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.00. Over the past decade, Rias AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.24 to 33.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #141 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Rias AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Rias AS's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is near median its 10-year median of 32.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.24 to a high of 33.60. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Rias AS's value of 30.86% is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #141 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rias AS has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rias AS's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #141 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Rias AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Rias AS's value of 30.86% is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Rias AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.24 to 33.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.00 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Rias 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 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. Rias AS's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is 18% 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 Rias AS and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rias AS's current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rias AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr612.48, compared to a current price of kr690.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.00 and 18% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Rias AS's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B), the current Gross Margin % is 30.86% 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 Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr690.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr612.48.
GuruFocus considers Rias AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:RIAS B:
Gross Margin %: 30.86% (near median its 10-year median of 32.00)
GF Value™: kr612.48 vs. price of kr690.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Building Materials median (#141 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:RIAS B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rias AS distributes semi-manufactured plastic products for building and construction work, as well as the industry and public sector in Scandinavia. It operates through the construction and industry product sectors. The company has one operating segment and operates within two product areas, which are the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to all branches of the building and construction sector. (Construction) and the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to industry and the public sector. Key revenue is generated from domestic sales. Geographically located in Denmark, Sweden, and Other Countries. Maximum revenue is from Denmark.
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