What is Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Gross Margin %?
Scandinavian Medical Solutions ASOCSE:SMSMED -0.32%82 Gross Margin % is 6.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 17.69. GuruFocus rates OCSE:SMSMED with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS ranks worse than 94.04% on this metric.
OCSE:SMSMED's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.04% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs OCSE:SMSMED: 12.71
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS had a gross margin of 6.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS (OCSE:SMSMED) 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
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS had a gross margin of 6.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Gross Margin % Chart
OCSE:SMSMED vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Scandinavian Medical Solutions 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.
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandinavian Medical Solutions 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.
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS (OCSE:SMSMED) has a Gross Margin % of 6.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 17.69. Over the past decade, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 20.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS ranks #757 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.05% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 17.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.71 to a high of 20.52. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's value of 6.05% is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS ranks #757 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS ranks #757 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's value of 6.05% is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 20.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.69 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.05% is 88.4% 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 Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's current Gross Margin % is 6.05%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 17.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS (OCSE:SMSMED) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.23, compared to a current price of kr3.14 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.05%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 17.69 and 88.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS (OCSE:SMSMED), the current Gross Margin % is 6.05% 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 Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS (OCSE:SMSMED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr3.14 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.23.
GuruFocus considers Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:SMSMED:
Gross Margin %: 6.05% (66% below median its 10-year median of 17.69)
GF Value™: kr6.23 vs. price of kr3.14 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#757 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:SMSMED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS Business Description
Scandinavian Medical Solutions AS is a provider of Medical Imaging equipment. The company specializes in the acquisition, quality check, and resale of high-quality pre-owned medical imaging systems. The company supplies value-added resellers and distributors in various countries with MRI, CT, PET/CT, and other diagnostic scanners. It operates the business through three business areas, Equipment Solutions, Parts Solutions and Rental Solutions. Equipment Solutions is the company's main source of revenue, which focuses on sourcing, inspecting, and selling imaging systems such as MRI, CT, PET/CT, Cath-Lab, and Mammography units.
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