Masoval ASOSL:MAS +0.90%88 Gross Margin % is 58.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 49.89. GuruFocus rates OSL:MAS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr31.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Masoval AS ranks better than 83.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Masoval AS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr298 Mil. Masoval AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr510 Mil. Therefore, Masoval AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.54%.
Warning Sign:
Masoval AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Masoval AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:MAS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.81 Med: 49.89 Max: 77.05
Current: 49.02
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Masoval AS was 77.05%. The lowest was 21.81%. And the median was 49.89%.
OSL:MAS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.68% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs OSL:MAS: 49.02
Masoval AS had a gross margin of 58.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Masoval AS was -16.70% per year.
Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) 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
Masoval AS had a gross margin of 58.54% 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.
Masoval AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Masoval AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masoval AS'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:MAS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Masoval 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.
Masoval AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Masoval AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masoval 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.
Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) has a Gross Margin % of 58.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Masoval AS and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 49.89. Over the past decade, Masoval AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 77.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #310 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Masoval AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Masoval AS's current Gross Margin % of 58.54% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 49.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.81 to a high of 77.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Masoval AS's value of 58.54% is 122% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #310 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Masoval AS has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masoval AS's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Masoval AS ranks #310 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Masoval AS in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Masoval AS's value of 58.54% is 122% above this benchmark. Historically, Masoval AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 77.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.89 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Masoval AS 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 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Masoval AS's current Gross Margin % of 58.54% is 122% 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 Masoval AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masoval AS's current Gross Margin % is 58.54%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 49.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masoval AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr31.11, compared to a current price of kr33.60 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.54%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 49.89 and 122% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Masoval AS's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Masoval AS (OSL:MAS), the current Gross Margin % is 58.54% 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 Masoval AS (OSL:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masoval AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr33.60 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr31.11.
GuruFocus considers Masoval AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:MAS:
Gross Margin %: 58.54% (17% above median its 10-year median of 49.89)
GF Value™: kr31.11 vs. price of kr33.60 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#310 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:MAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Masoval AS owns, operates, and develops companies in the aquaculture industry, which contribute to positive ripple effects and value creation throughout the region. The group is organized into business units based on its activities and has two operating segments: Farming and Sales & processing. The Farming segment includes the purchase of salmon roe, farming on land and sea, related service activities, and the sale of salmon to exporters. The Sales and Processing segment includes harvesting activities and the sale of salmon and other species of fish in Norway and for export. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Sales & processing segment. The firm generates revenue from Norway, Europe (excluding Norway), Asia, and Other countries.
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