Festi hfOISE:FESTI 100 Gross Margin % is 24.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 23.88. GuruFocus rates OISE:FESTI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr316.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Festi hf ranks worse than 70.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Festi hf's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9,747 Mil. Festi hf's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr40,061 Mil. Therefore, Festi hf's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Festi hf's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:FESTI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.21 Med: 23.88 Max: 33.17
Current: 25.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Festi hf was 33.17%. The lowest was 21.21%. And the median was 23.88%.
OISE:FESTI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.08% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs OISE:FESTI: 25.17
Festi hf had a gross margin of 24.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Festi hf was 0.30% per year.
Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) 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
Festi hf had a gross margin of 24.33% 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.
Festi hf Gross Margin % Related Terms
Festi hf Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Festi 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:FESTI vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Festi 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.
Festi hf Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Festi hf's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Festi 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.
Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) has a Gross Margin % of 24.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Festi hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.88. Over the past decade, Festi hf's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 33.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #780 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Festi hf's Gross Margin % too high?
Festi hf's current Gross Margin % of 24.33% is near median its 10-year median of 23.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.21 to a high of 33.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Festi hf's value of 24.33% is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #780 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Festi hf has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Festi hf's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #780 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Festi hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Festi hf's value of 24.33% is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Festi hf's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 33.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.88 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Festi 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Festi hf's current Gross Margin % of 24.33% is 32.9% 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 Festi hf and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Festi hf's current Gross Margin % is 24.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Festi hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr316.05, compared to a current price of kr315.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.88 and 32.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Festi hf's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI), the current Gross Margin % is 24.33% 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr315.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr316.05.
GuruFocus considers Festi hf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:FESTI:
Gross Margin %: 24.33% (near median its 10-year median of 23.88)
GF Value™: kr316.05 vs. price of kr315.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#780 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:FESTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Festi hf is an Iceland-based company that operates retail companies. Its operations consist of the food market, fuel, and service station market, and electronic equipment and smart devices market. The parent company Festi owns the subsidiaries Kronuna, which operates grocery stores of the same name, N1, which operates fuel and electricity sales service stations and various services related to lubrication and automotive services, ELKO, which is an electronics store, Lyfja, which operates 45 pharmacies and branches, Yrkir, which owns and operates the group's real estate, and Bakkann varuhotel, which specializes in warehouse services and distribution. Maximum of revenue is from Kronuna sector.
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