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Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) 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
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB had a gross margin of -720.86% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB 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.
OSTO:AERO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Svenska Aerogel Holding 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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Svenska Aerogel Holding 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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) has a Gross Margin % of -720.86% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Svenska Aerogel Holding AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #1558 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's current Gross Margin % is -720.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #1558 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #1558 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Svenska Aerogel Holding AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. 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 Svenska Aerogel Holding AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's current Gross Margin % is -720.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Svenska Aerogel Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.17, compared to a current price of kr0.80 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -720.86%. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO), the current Gross Margin % is -720.86% 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.
Is Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.80 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.17.
GuruFocus considers Svenska Aerogel Holding AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AERO:
Gross Margin %: -720.86%
GF Value™: kr1.17 vs. price of kr0.80 (31.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AERO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB develops and manufactures recyclable aerogel materials for industrial applications. It is focused on the development of Insulation, Color & Surface and Filtering of liquids and gases. The company has the following operating segments: Construction and Property: In the building and construction industry, there is a demand for greater energy efficiency; Process Industry: In the process industry, there is a need for process stability, safety, corrosion protection, and avoiding damage over time; and Advanced: The Advanced segment is dedicated to customers with technically advanced products spanning different industries where innovation and performance at the forefront is being utilized.
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