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Besqab AB (publ)OSTO:BESQAB 82 Gross Margin % is 23.71% as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 14.61. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BESQAB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr27.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Besqab AB (publ) ranks worse than 84.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Besqab AB (publ)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BESQAB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41 Med: 14.61 Max: 76.01
Current: 14.85
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Besqab AB (publ) was 76.01%. The lowest was 5.41%. And the median was 14.61%.
OSTO:BESQAB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.25% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.94
vs OSTO:BESQAB: 14.85
Besqab AB (publ) had a gross margin of 23.71% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Besqab AB (publ) was 0.00% per year.
Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) 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
Besqab AB (publ) had a gross margin of 23.71% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Besqab AB (publ) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Besqab AB (publ) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Besqab AB (publ)'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.
Besqab AB (publ) Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Besqab AB (publ)'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.
Besqab AB (publ) Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Besqab AB (publ)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Besqab AB (publ)'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.
Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) has a Gross Margin % of 23.71% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Besqab AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 14.61. Over the past decade, Besqab AB (publ)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 76.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1385 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Besqab AB (publ)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Besqab AB (publ)'s current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 14.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 76.01. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 23.71% is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1385 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Besqab AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Besqab AB (publ)'s Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1385 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Besqab AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 23.71% is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Besqab AB (publ)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 76.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 36.94, Besqab AB (publ) 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 36.94, based on 1,644 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. Besqab AB (publ)'s current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is 35.8% 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 Besqab AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Besqab AB (publ)'s current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Besqab AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr27.01, compared to a current price of kr28.50 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 35.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.94. Besqab AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB), the current Gross Margin % is 23.71% 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr28.50 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr27.01.
GuruFocus considers Besqab AB (publ) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BESQAB:
Gross Margin %: 23.71% (62% above median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: kr27.01 vs. price of kr28.50 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Real Estate median (#1385 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BESQAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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