Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) Gross Margin %: 15.35% (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median


OSL:WSTEP Webstep ASA OSL:WSTEP
58 GF Score
Price kr13.90
GF Value kr22.73
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Webstep ASA Gross Margin %?

Webstep ASA OSL:WSTEP +2.96% 58 Gross Margin % is 15.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 28.40. GuruFocus rates OSL:WSTEP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr22.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Webstep ASA ranks worse than 86.93% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Webstep ASA's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr32.2 Mil. Webstep ASA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr209.7 Mil. Therefore, Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.35%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:WSTEP' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.33   Med: 28.4   Max: 30.83
Current: 14.33


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Webstep ASA was 30.83%. The lowest was 14.33%. And the median was 28.40%.

OSL:WSTEP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
86.93% of 2685 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45 vs OSL:WSTEP: 14.33

Webstep ASA had a gross margin of 15.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Webstep ASA was 0.20% per year.


Webstep ASA  (OSL:WSTEP) 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

Webstep ASA had a gross margin of 15.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Webstep ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms


Webstep ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Webstep 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.

Webstep ASA Gross Margin % Chart

Webstep ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.83 30.76 28.04 30.78 28.76

Webstep ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSL:WSTEP vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Webstep 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.


Webstep ASA Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Webstep ASA Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Webstep ASA's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=240.2 / 835.197
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(835.197 - 595.026) / 835.197
=28.76 %

Webstep ASA's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.2 / 209.746
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(209.746 - 177.542) / 209.746
=15.35 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 15.35% mean?
Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) has a Gross Margin % of 15.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Webstep ASA and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 28.40. Over the past decade, Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.33 to 30.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #2334 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Webstep ASA's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 28.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.33 to a high of 30.83. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Webstep ASA's value of 15.35% is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #2334 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Webstep ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Webstep ASA's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #2334 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Webstep ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Webstep ASA's value of 15.35% is 62.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Webstep ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.33 to 30.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.40 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Webstep ASA has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,685 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. Webstep ASA's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 62.1% 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 Webstep ASA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Webstep ASA's current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 28.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Webstep ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr22.73, compared to a current price of kr13.90 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 28.40 and 62.1% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Webstep ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP), the current Gross Margin % is 15.35% 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 Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webstep ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr13.90 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr22.73. GuruFocus considers Webstep ASA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:WSTEP:

  • Gross Margin %: 15.35% (46% below median its 10-year median of 28.40)
  • GF Value™: kr22.73 vs. price of kr13.90 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.1% below the Software median (#2334 of 2685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:WSTEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Webstep ASA Business Description

Address Universitetsgata 2, Rebel, Oslo, NOR, NO-0164
Webstep ASA is engaged in the provision of information technology (IT) consultancy services. Its core digitalization offerings include digitalization, cloud migration, and integration. In addition, it also focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and analytics. The group has cross-functional expertise in cloud services and infrastructure, security, mobility, analytics, and AI. It operates in Sweden.
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