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Kaldvik ASOISE:KLDVK 52 Gross Margin % is 11.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 34.72. GuruFocus rates OISE:KLDVK with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of kr536.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kaldvik AS ranks better than 51.52% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kaldvik AS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr831 Mil. Kaldvik AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr7,005 Mil. Therefore, Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.87%.
Warning Sign:
Kaldvik AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:KLDVK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.64 Med: 34.72 Max: 176.6
Current: 27.03
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kaldvik AS was 176.60%. The lowest was 26.64%. And the median was 34.72%.
OISE:KLDVK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.52% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs OISE:KLDVK: 27.03
Kaldvik AS had a gross margin of 11.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kaldvik AS was -8.60% per year.
Kaldvik AS (OISE:KLDVK) 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
Kaldvik AS had a gross margin of 11.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Kaldvik AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kaldvik AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaldvik 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.
OISE:KLDVK vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kaldvik 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.
Kaldvik AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaldvik 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.
Kaldvik AS (OISE:KLDVK) has a Gross Margin % of 11.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kaldvik AS and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 34.72. Over the past decade, Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.64 to 176.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaldvik AS ranks #925 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Kaldvik AS's current Gross Margin % of 11.87% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 34.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.64 to a high of 176.60. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Kaldvik AS's value of 11.87% is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaldvik AS ranks #925 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaldvik AS has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaldvik AS's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kaldvik AS ranks #925 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kaldvik AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Kaldvik AS's value of 11.87% is 54.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaldvik AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.64 to 176.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.72 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Kaldvik 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Kaldvik AS's current Gross Margin % of 11.87% is 54.9% 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 Kaldvik AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaldvik AS's current Gross Margin % is 11.87%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 34.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaldvik AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaldvik AS (OISE:KLDVK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr536.09, compared to a current price of kr68.00 — trading 87.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.87%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 34.72 and 54.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Kaldvik AS's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Kaldvik AS (OISE:KLDVK), the current Gross Margin % is 11.87% 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 Kaldvik AS (OISE:KLDVK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaldvik AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr68.00 is trading 87.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr536.09.
GuruFocus considers Kaldvik AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OISE:KLDVK:
Gross Margin %: 11.87% (66% below median its 10-year median of 34.72)
GF Value™: kr536.09 vs. price of kr68.00 (87.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#925 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:KLDVK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaldvik AS, formerly Ice Fish Farm AS provides salmon fishes. The company is engaged in the breeding activity of salmon fishes in Iceland and selling them to its customers across different locations. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the European Union followed by the United States, and Iceland.
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