OSL:BCS's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (OSL:BCS) 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
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:BCS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Bergen Carbon Solutions 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.
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bergen Carbon Solutions 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.
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (OSL:BCS) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bergen Carbon Solutions AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bergen Carbon Solutions AS ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Bergen Carbon Solutions AS ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bergen Carbon Solutions AS has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Bergen Carbon Solutions AS ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bergen Carbon Solutions AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. 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 Bergen Carbon Solutions AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bergen Carbon Solutions AS stock overvalued right now?
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (OSL:BCS) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Bergen Carbon Solutions AS's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (OSL:BCS), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Bergen Carbon Solutions AS is engaged in the production and delivery of carbon nanofiber. The company produces carbon nanofiber through the application of new breakthrough technology, providing businesses to contribute and solve a environmental challenge.
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