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Arctic Blue Beverages ABOSTO:ARCTIC +3.64%26 Gross Margin % is 34.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 24.01. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ARCTIC with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Arctic Blue Beverages AB ranks worse than 97.55% on this metric.
OSTO:ARCTIC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.55% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.325
vs OSTO:ARCTIC: 10.07
Arctic Blue Beverages AB had a gross margin of 34.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arctic Blue Beverages AB was -7.60% per year.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB (OSTO:ARCTIC) 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
Arctic Blue Beverages AB had a gross margin of 34.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arctic Blue Beverages 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Arctic Blue Beverages 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.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arctic Blue Beverages 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.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB (OSTO:ARCTIC) has a Gross Margin % of 34.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arctic Blue Beverages AB and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 24.01. Over the past decade, Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.49 to 46.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Arctic Blue Beverages AB ranks #199 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Arctic Blue Beverages AB's current Gross Margin % of 34.51% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 24.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.49 to a high of 46.11. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's value of 34.51% is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arctic Blue Beverages AB ranks #199 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arctic Blue Beverages AB has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Arctic Blue Beverages AB ranks #199 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arctic Blue Beverages AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's value of 34.51% is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Arctic Blue Beverages AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.49 to 46.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.01 vs. the industry median of 42.33, Arctic Blue Beverages 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.33, based on 204 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. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's current Gross Margin % of 34.51% is 18.5% 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's current Gross Margin % is 34.51%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 24.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctic Blue Beverages AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Blue Beverages AB (OSTO:ARCTIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.11, compared to a current price of kr0.16 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.51%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 24.01 and 18.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.33. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB (OSTO:ARCTIC), the current Gross Margin % is 34.51% 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB (OSTO:ARCTIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Blue Beverages AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.16 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.11.
GuruFocus considers Arctic Blue Beverages AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ARCTIC:
Gross Margin %: 34.51% (44% above median its 10-year median of 24.01)
GF Value™: kr0.11 vs. price of kr0.16 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#199 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ARCTIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB is a beverage company that sells artisanal beverages such as gin, liqueurs, and tonic. Its product portfolio comprises Arctic Blue Gin, Arctic Blue Gin Navy Strength, Arctic Blue Laku, and Arctic Blue Oat, among others. The company invests heavily in international exports, and its products are sold in Finland, Sweden, Continental Europe, and Japan, among other countries. The products are mainly sold through distributors, both in traditional trade and via e-commerce. A majority of the company's revenue is generated from Finland.
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