AAC Clyde Space ABOSTO:AAC +2.02%48 Gross Margin % is 73.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 69.56. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AAC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of kr47.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Aerospace & Defense companies, AAC Clyde Space AB ranks better than 97.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AAC Clyde Space AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:AAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.38 Med: 69.56 Max: 92.45
Current: 77.28
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of AAC Clyde Space AB was 92.45%. The lowest was 57.38%. And the median was 69.56%.
OSTO:AAC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.08% of 343
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.61
vs OSTO:AAC: 77.28
AAC Clyde Space AB had a gross margin of 73.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AAC Clyde Space AB was 5.80% per year.
AAC Clyde Space AB (OSTO:AAC) 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
AAC Clyde Space AB had a gross margin of 73.41% 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.
AAC Clyde Space AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
AAC Clyde Space AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AAC Clyde Space AB'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.
OSTO:AAC vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AAC Clyde Space AB'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.
AAC Clyde Space AB Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AAC Clyde Space AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AAC Clyde Space AB'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.
AAC Clyde Space AB (OSTO:AAC) has a Gross Margin % of 73.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AAC Clyde Space AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.56. Over the past decade, AAC Clyde Space AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.38 to 92.45. According to the industry distribution chart, AAC Clyde Space AB ranks #10 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is AAC Clyde Space AB's Gross Margin % too high?
AAC Clyde Space AB's current Gross Margin % of 73.41% is near median its 10-year median of 69.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.38 to a high of 92.45. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. AAC Clyde Space AB's value of 73.41% is 175.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AAC Clyde Space AB ranks #10 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AAC Clyde Space AB has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AAC Clyde Space AB's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AAC Clyde Space AB ranks #10 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AAC Clyde Space AB in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. AAC Clyde Space AB's value of 73.41% is 175.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AAC Clyde Space AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.38 to 92.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.56 vs. the industry median of 26.61, AAC Clyde Space AB 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.61, based on 343 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. AAC Clyde Space AB's current Gross Margin % of 73.41% is 175.9% 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 AAC Clyde Space AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AAC Clyde Space AB's current Gross Margin % is 73.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AAC Clyde Space AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Clyde Space AB (OSTO:AAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr47.48, compared to a current price of kr131.00 — trading 175.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.56 and 175.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.61. AAC Clyde Space AB's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 AAC Clyde Space AB (OSTO:AAC), the current Gross Margin % is 73.41% 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 AAC Clyde Space AB (OSTO:AAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Clyde Space AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr131.00 is trading 175.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr47.48.
GuruFocus considers AAC Clyde Space AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AAC:
Gross Margin %: 73.41% (near median its 10-year median of 69.56)
GF Value™: kr47.48 vs. price of kr131.00 (175.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#10 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AAC Clyde Space AB develops, manufactures and sells satellite platforms and subsystems. The company operates in two segments, namely Data & Services, which turns space-based data into information and services that support operational decision-making. As advances in AI make analysis more accessible and cost-efficient, Products & Missions deliver components, integrated systems and complete end-to-end missions to commercial and institutional customers across the space sector. It derives the majority of the revenue from Data & Services segment. Its products and services are used in various industries such as Maritime domain awareness, earth observation, weather and climate, and security and defense. It operates across five countries in Europe, the United States and South Africa.
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