Borgestad ASAOSL:BOR +0.62%63 Gross Margin % is 51.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 62.13. GuruFocus rates OSL:BOR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Borgestad ASA ranks better than 88.16% on this metric.
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
Borgestad ASA had a gross margin of 51.40% 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.
Borgestad ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Borgestad ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Borgestad 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:BOR vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Borgestad 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.
Borgestad ASA Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Borgestad ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Borgestad 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.
Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) has a Gross Margin % of 51.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Borgestad ASA and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 62.13. Over the past decade, Borgestad ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.34 to 68.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #47 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Borgestad ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Borgestad ASA's current Gross Margin % of 51.40% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 62.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.34 to a high of 68.69. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Borgestad ASA's value of 51.40% is 96.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #47 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Borgestad ASA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borgestad ASA's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #47 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Borgestad ASA in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Borgestad ASA's value of 51.40% is 96.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Borgestad ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.34 to 68.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.13 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Borgestad 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Borgestad ASA's current Gross Margin % of 51.40% is 96.2% 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 Borgestad ASA and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Borgestad ASA's current Gross Margin % is 51.40%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 62.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Borgestad ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.34, compared to a current price of kr16.35 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.40%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 62.13 and 96.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Borgestad ASA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR), the current Gross Margin % is 51.40% 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 Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borgestad ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr16.35 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.34.
GuruFocus considers Borgestad ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:BOR:
Gross Margin %: 51.40% (17% below median its 10-year median of 62.13)
GF Value™: kr16.34 vs. price of kr16.35 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.2% above the Building Materials median (#47 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:BOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Borgestad ASA is an investment company engaged in the real estate and refractory businesses. The Group has three operating segments: Real Estate, Refractory, and Other Activities. The Real Estate segment consists mainly of the Agora Bytom shopping center in Bytom, Poland. The Refractory segment develops, manufactures, and delivers refractory products, installations, and concept solutions to industrial customers through the Hoganas Borgestad Group. Its refractory materials are used to protect industrial production equipment exposed to high temperatures. The Other Activities segment includes operations in Borgestad ASA and its holding companies. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Sweden, followed by Norway, Finland, and other regions.
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