Hexagon Composites ASAOSL:HEX -2.23%71 Gross Margin % is 50.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 50.25. GuruFocus rates OSL:HEX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr11.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks better than 92.95% 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
Hexagon Composites ASA had a gross margin of 50.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hexagon Composites ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hexagon Composites ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexagon Composites 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:HEX vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hexagon Composites 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.
Hexagon Composites ASA Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hexagon Composites ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexagon Composites 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.
Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) has a Gross Margin % of 50.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hexagon Composites ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.25. Over the past decade, Hexagon Composites ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.91 to 54.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #27 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Hexagon Composites ASA's current Gross Margin % of 50.02% is near median its 10-year median of 50.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.91 to a high of 54.11. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 50.02% is 135.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #27 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexagon Composites ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon Composites ASA's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #27 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hexagon Composites ASA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 50.02% is 135.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon Composites ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.91 to 54.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.25 vs. the industry median of 21.27, Hexagon Composites 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Gross Margin % of 50.02% is 135.2% 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 Hexagon Composites ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Gross Margin % is 50.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr11.97, compared to a current price of kr8.34 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.25 and 135.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. Hexagon Composites ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX), the current Gross Margin % is 50.02% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr8.34 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr11.97.
GuruFocus considers Hexagon Composites ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:HEX:
Gross Margin %: 50.02% (near median its 10-year median of 50.25)
GF Value™: kr11.97 vs. price of kr8.34 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#27 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:HEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexagon Composites ASA is a supplier of clean energy technology for gas storage, distribution, fuel systems, and other related products. The operating segments of the company are Hexagon Agility, and Hexagon Digital Wave. Hexagon Agility segment offers natural gas fuel systems and delivery solutions for the mobility market. The Hexagon Digital Wave segment offers cylinder testing and monitoring technology. The company operates through Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania and Norway.
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