ALM Equity ABOSTO:ALM +3.10%60 Gross Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 17.20. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ALM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr56.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, ALM Equity AB ranks worse than 95.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALM Equity AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ALM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.08 Med: 17.2 Max: 63.21
Current: -4.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ALM Equity AB was 63.21%. The lowest was -5.08%. And the median was 17.20%.
OSTO:ALM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.62% of 1642
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 37
vs OSTO:ALM: -4.79
ALM Equity AB had a gross margin of 0.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ALM Equity AB was 0.00% per year.
ALM Equity AB (OSTO:ALM) 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
ALM Equity AB had a gross margin of 0.59% 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.
ALM Equity AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
ALM Equity AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALM Equity 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.
ALM Equity AB Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, ALM Equity 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.
ALM Equity AB Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, ALM Equity AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALM Equity 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.
ALM Equity AB (OSTO:ALM) has a Gross Margin % of 0.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ALM Equity AB and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 17.20. According to the industry distribution chart, ALM Equity AB ranks #1570 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is ALM Equity AB's Gross Margin % too high?
ALM Equity AB's current Gross Margin % of 0.59% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 17.20. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. ALM Equity AB's value of 0.59% is 98.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALM Equity AB ranks #1570 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ALM Equity AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALM Equity AB's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, ALM Equity AB ranks #1570 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ALM Equity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. ALM Equity AB's value of 0.59% is 98.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.20 vs. the industry median of 37.00, ALM Equity AB 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 37.00, based on 1,642 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. ALM Equity AB's current Gross Margin % of 0.59% is 98.4% 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 ALM Equity AB and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALM Equity AB's current Gross Margin % is 0.59%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 17.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALM Equity AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALM Equity AB (OSTO:ALM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr56.91, compared to a current price of kr46.50 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.59%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 17.20 and 98.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. ALM Equity AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 ALM Equity AB (OSTO:ALM), the current Gross Margin % is 0.59% 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 ALM Equity AB (OSTO:ALM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALM Equity AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr46.50 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr56.91.
GuruFocus considers ALM Equity AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALM:
Gross Margin %: 0.59% (97% below median its 10-year median of 17.20)
GF Value™: kr56.91 vs. price of kr46.50 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.4% below the Real Estate median (#1570 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALM Equity AB is a real estate development company. The company is engaged in residential development projects, construction management, financing solutions and digital services.
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