Axolot Solutions Holding ABOSTO:AXOLOT -0.36%42 Gross Margin % is 62.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 77.36. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AXOLOT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, Axolot Solutions Holding AB ranks better than 84.62% on this metric.
OSTO:AXOLOT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.62% of 234
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.35
vs OSTO:AXOLOT: 51.18
Axolot Solutions Holding AB had a gross margin of 62.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Axolot Solutions Holding AB (OSTO:AXOLOT) 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
Axolot Solutions Holding AB had a gross margin of 62.78% 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.
Axolot Solutions Holding AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Axolot Solutions 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:AXOLOT vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Axolot Solutions 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.
Axolot Solutions Holding AB Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Axolot Solutions Holding AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axolot Solutions 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.
Axolot Solutions Holding AB (OSTO:AXOLOT) has a Gross Margin % of 62.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Axolot Solutions Holding AB and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 77.36. Over the past decade, Axolot Solutions Holding AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.18 to 157.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Axolot Solutions Holding AB ranks #36 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Axolot Solutions Holding AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Axolot Solutions Holding AB's current Gross Margin % of 62.78% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 77.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.18 to a high of 157.52. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Axolot Solutions Holding AB's value of 62.78% is 129.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axolot Solutions Holding AB ranks #36 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axolot Solutions Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axolot Solutions Holding AB's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Axolot Solutions Holding AB ranks #36 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Axolot Solutions Holding AB in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Axolot Solutions Holding AB's value of 62.78% is 129.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Axolot Solutions Holding AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.18 to 157.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.36 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Axolot Solutions Holding 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 234 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. Axolot Solutions Holding AB's current Gross Margin % of 62.78% is 129.5% 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 Axolot Solutions Holding AB and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axolot Solutions Holding AB's current Gross Margin % is 62.78%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 77.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axolot Solutions Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axolot Solutions Holding AB (OSTO:AXOLOT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.51, compared to a current price of kr0.28 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.78%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 77.36 and 129.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Axolot Solutions Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Axolot Solutions Holding AB (OSTO:AXOLOT), the current Gross Margin % is 62.78% 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 Axolot Solutions Holding AB (OSTO:AXOLOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axolot Solutions Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.28 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.51.
GuruFocus considers Axolot Solutions Holding AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AXOLOT:
Gross Margin %: 62.78% (19% below median its 10-year median of 77.36)
GF Value™: kr0.51 vs. price of kr0.28 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.5% above the Waste Management median (#36 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AXOLOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axolot Solutions Holding AB is a Swedish environmental technology company that sells systems for industrial water treatment. This is done by offering a proprietary patented solution based on well- proven basic technology.
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