Axactor ASAOSL:ACR +0.63%50 Gross Margin % is 31.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 43.24. GuruFocus rates OSL:ACR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Credit Services companies, Axactor ASA ranks worse than 60.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axactor ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ACR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21 Med: 43.24 Max: 58.43
Current: 42.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Axactor ASA was 58.43%. The lowest was -3.21%. And the median was 43.24%.
OSL:ACR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.82% of 388
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 51.845
vs OSL:ACR: 42.55
Axactor ASA had a gross margin of 31.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Axactor ASA was 0.00% per year.
Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) 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
Axactor ASA had a gross margin of 31.97% 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.
Axactor ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Axactor ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axactor ASA'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.
For the Credit Services subindustry, Axactor ASA'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.
Axactor ASA Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Axactor ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axactor ASA'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.
Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) has a Gross Margin % of 31.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Axactor ASA and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 43.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #236 out of 388 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Axactor ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Axactor ASA's current Gross Margin % of 31.97% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 43.24. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.85. Axactor ASA's value of 31.97% is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #236 out of 388 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axactor ASA has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axactor ASA's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #236 out of 388 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Axactor ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.85. Axactor ASA's value of 31.97% is 38.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.24 vs. the industry median of 51.85, Axactor ASA 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.85, based on 388 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. Axactor ASA's current Gross Margin % of 31.97% is 38.3% 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 Axactor ASA and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axactor ASA's current Gross Margin % is 31.97%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 43.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axactor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.62, compared to a current price of kr4.78 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.97%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 43.24 and 38.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.85. Axactor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR), the current Gross Margin % is 31.97% 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 Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.78 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.62.
GuruFocus considers Axactor ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ACR:
Gross Margin %: 31.97% (26% below median its 10-year median of 43.24)
GF Value™: kr4.62 vs. price of kr4.78 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Credit Services median (#236 of 388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ACR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axactor ASA is a European-based company, investing in non-performing loan portfolios and offering services within debt collection. The company operates in two segments: Non-performing loans (NPL) and Third-party collection (3PC). The NPL segment invests in portfolios of non-performing loans, which are presented as 'Purchased loan portfolios' in the consolidated statement of financial position. The 3PC segment focuses on performing debt collection services on behalf of third-party clients. The group operates in Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. The majority of its revenue comes from interest earned on purchased loan portfolios.
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