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Austevoll Seafood ASAOSL:AUSS -0.24%83 Gross Margin % is 45.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 46.69. GuruFocus rates OSL:AUSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr98.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks better than 79.3% on this metric.
OSL:AUSS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.3% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs OSL:AUSS: 43.75
Austevoll Seafood ASA had a gross margin of 45.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Austevoll Seafood ASA was 0.20% per year.
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
Austevoll Seafood ASA had a gross margin of 45.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Austevoll Seafood ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austevoll Seafood 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.
OSL:AUSS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austevoll Seafood 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.
Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) has a Gross Margin % of 45.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.69. Over the past decade, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 53.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #395 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Gross Margin % of 45.21% is near median its 10-year median of 46.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.45 to a high of 53.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 45.21% is 71.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #395 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austevoll Seafood ASA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austevoll Seafood ASA's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #395 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Austevoll Seafood ASA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 45.21% is 71.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Austevoll Seafood ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 53.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.69 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Austevoll Seafood ASA has consistently been above 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Gross Margin % of 45.21% is 71.6% above 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Gross Margin % is 45.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr98.34, compared to a current price of kr83.70 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.69 and 71.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Austevoll Seafood ASA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS), the current Gross Margin % is 45.21% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr83.70 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr98.34.
GuruFocus considers Austevoll Seafood ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AUSS:
Gross Margin %: 45.21% (near median its 10-year median of 46.69)
GF Value™: kr98.34 vs. price of kr83.70 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#395 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AUSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austevoll Seafood ASA is a fishery and seafood company that owns and operates fishing vessels, fishmeal plants, canning plants, freezing plants, salmon farming, and marketing and sales. The company mainly operates in Norway, the U.K., Peru, Chile, and North Atlantic region. AUSS's activities are segmented as Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe), Austral Group S.A.A (Peru), Foodcorp Chile S.A (Chile), Br. Birkeland AS (Norway), Br. Birkeland Farming AS (Norway) and the joint venture Pelagia Holding AS (Europe). Among the segments, Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe) generates the majority of the group's income.
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