OSL:DFENS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.2% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs OSL:DFENS: -23.19
Fjord Defence Group ASA had a gross margin of 33.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fjord Defence Group ASA was 0.00% per year.
Fjord Defence Group ASA (OSL:DFENS) 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
Fjord Defence Group ASA had a gross margin of 33.86% 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.
Fjord Defence Group ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fjord Defence Group ASA 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:DFENS vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Fjord Defence Group 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.
Fjord Defence Group ASA Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Fjord Defence Group ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fjord Defence Group 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.
Fjord Defence Group ASA (OSL:DFENS) has a Gross Margin % of 33.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fjord Defence Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fjord Defence Group ASA ranks #329 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Fjord Defence Group ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Fjord Defence Group ASA's current Gross Margin % is 33.86%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Fjord Defence Group ASA's value of 33.86% is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fjord Defence Group ASA ranks #329 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fjord Defence Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fjord Defence Group ASA's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Fjord Defence Group ASA ranks #329 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fjord Defence Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Fjord Defence Group ASA's value of 33.86% is 27.1% above this benchmark. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Fjord Defence Group ASA's current Gross Margin % of 33.86% is 27.1% 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 Fjord Defence Group ASA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fjord Defence Group ASA's current Gross Margin % is 33.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fjord Defence Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fjord Defence Group ASA (OSL:DFENS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.31, compared to a current price of kr16.35 — trading 159.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.86% and 27.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Fjord Defence Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Fjord Defence Group ASA (OSL:DFENS), the current Gross Margin % is 33.86% 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 Fjord Defence Group ASA (OSL:DFENS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fjord Defence Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr16.35 is trading 159.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.31.
GuruFocus considers Fjord Defence Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:DFENS:
Gross Margin %: 33.86%
GF Value™: kr6.31 vs. price of kr16.35 (159.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#329 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:DFENS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fjord Defence Group ASA is a Norwegian defence compounder engaged in acquiring and growing small to mid-sized profitable defence tech companies. The company is building a portfolio of fast-growing, profitable companies to capitalise on a c in defense spending.
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