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Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) 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
Norwegian Block Exchange AS had a gross margin of 28.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Norwegian Block Exchange 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:NBX vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Norwegian Block Exchange 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.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Block Exchange 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.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) has a Gross Margin % of 28.20% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Norwegian Block Exchange AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwegian Block Exchange AS ranks #404 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Norwegian Block Exchange AS's current Gross Margin % is 28.20%. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's value of 28.20% is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norwegian Block Exchange AS ranks #404 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norwegian Block Exchange AS has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Norwegian Block Exchange AS ranks #404 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Norwegian Block Exchange AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's value of 28.20% is 43.5% below 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 620 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. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's current Gross Margin % of 28.20% is 43.5% below 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 Norwegian Block Exchange AS and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's current Gross Margin % is 28.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Block Exchange AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.47, compared to a current price of kr0.54 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.20% and 43.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX), the current Gross Margin % is 28.20% 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 Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Block Exchange AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.54 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.47.
GuruFocus considers Norwegian Block Exchange AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NBX:
Gross Margin %: 28.20%
GF Value™: kr0.47 vs. price of kr0.54 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Capital Markets median (#404 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS is a financial services company that specializes in developing digital asset-based products. It is a cryptocurrency exchange serving the Nordic market, offering secure trading of digital assets, tokenization, custody solutions, and blockchain technology services for retail and institutional clients. NBX provides a compliant trading environment with robust security measures and transparent operations. The company has also issued a credit card with BTC cashback.
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