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NOS Nova ASOSL:NOSN -0.45%18 Gross Margin % is 62.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 78.83. GuruFocus rates OSL:NOSN with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,016 Industrial Products companies, NOS Nova AS ranks better than 96.75% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NOS Nova AS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr19.84 Mil. NOS Nova AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr31.59 Mil. Therefore, NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 62.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NOSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.21 Med: 78.83 Max: 78.83
Current: 65.21
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of NOS Nova AS was 78.83%. The lowest was 65.21%. And the median was 78.83%.
OSL:NOSN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.75% of 3016
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs OSL:NOSN: 65.21
NOS Nova AS had a gross margin of 62.80% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NOS Nova AS was 0.00% per year.
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
NOS Nova AS had a gross margin of 62.80% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
NOS Nova AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
NOS Nova AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOS Nova 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:NOSN vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, NOS Nova 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.
NOS Nova AS Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOS Nova 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.
NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN) has a Gross Margin % of 62.80% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NOS Nova AS and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 78.83. Over the past decade, NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.21 to 78.83. According to the industry distribution chart, NOS Nova AS ranks #98 out of 3016 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % too high?
NOS Nova AS's current Gross Margin % of 62.80% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 78.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.21 to a high of 78.83. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. NOS Nova AS's value of 62.80% is 133.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOS Nova AS ranks #98 out of 3016 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NOS Nova AS has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOS Nova AS's Gross Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NOS Nova AS ranks #98 out of 3016 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NOS Nova AS in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. NOS Nova AS's value of 62.80% is 133.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NOS Nova AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.21 to 78.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.83 vs. the industry median of 26.85, NOS Nova 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 3,016 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. NOS Nova AS's current Gross Margin % of 62.80% is 133.9% 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 NOS Nova AS and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOS Nova AS's current Gross Margin % is 62.80%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 78.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOS Nova AS stock overvalued right now?
NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN) has a current Gross Margin % of 62.80%. The current Gross Margin % is 62.80%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 78.83 and 133.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. NOS Nova AS's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN), the current Gross Margin % is 62.80% as of Jun. 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.
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