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Bera hfOISE:BERA 89 Gross Margin % is 29.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 29.23. GuruFocus rates OISE:BERA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr19.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Bera hf ranks worse than 79.41% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bera hf's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was kr7,220 Mil. Bera hf's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was kr24,431 Mil. Therefore, Bera hf's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 29.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bera hf's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:BERA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.37 Med: 29.23 Max: 30.15
Current: 29.7
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bera hf was 30.15%. The lowest was 28.37%. And the median was 29.23%.
OISE:BERA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.41% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.325
vs OISE:BERA: 29.70
Bera hf had a gross margin of 29.55% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bera hf was -0.30% per year.
Bera hf (OISE:BERA) 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
Bera hf had a gross margin of 29.55% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Bera hf Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bera hf Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bera hf'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.
OISE:BERA vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Bera hf'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.
Bera hf Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bera hf's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bera hf'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.
Bera hf (OISE:BERA) has a Gross Margin % of 29.55% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bera hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.23. Over the past decade, Bera hf's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 30.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #162 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Bera hf's Gross Margin % too high?
Bera hf's current Gross Margin % of 29.55% is near median its 10-year median of 29.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.37 to a high of 30.15. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Bera hf's value of 29.55% is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #162 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bera hf has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bera hf's Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #162 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bera hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Bera hf's value of 29.55% is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bera hf's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 30.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.23 vs. the industry median of 42.33, Bera hf 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.33, based on 204 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. Bera hf's current Gross Margin % of 29.55% is 30.2% 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 Bera hf and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bera hf's current Gross Margin % is 29.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bera hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bera hf (OISE:BERA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr19.11, compared to a current price of kr15.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.23 and 30.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.33. Bera hf's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Bera hf (OISE:BERA), the current Gross Margin % is 29.55% as of Feb. 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 Bera hf (OISE:BERA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bera hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr15.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr19.11.
GuruFocus considers Bera hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:BERA:
Gross Margin %: 29.55% (near median its 10-year median of 29.23)
GF Value™: kr19.11 vs. price of kr15.50 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#162 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:BERA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bera hf, formerly known as Olgeroin Egill Skallagrimsson hf, produces, imports, distributes and sells beverages and food all over the country. The group is divided into four operating segments; Egils Non-Alcoholic, Egils Alcoholic, Danol and Export.
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