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Bokusgruppen ABOSTO:BOKUS -1.48%70 Gross Margin % is 43.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 40.49. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BOKUS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr54.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bokusgruppen AB ranks better than 67.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bokusgruppen AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BOKUS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.65 Med: 40.49 Max: 45.99
Current: 45.99
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bokusgruppen AB was 45.99%. The lowest was 37.65%. And the median was 40.49%.
OSTO:BOKUS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.63% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs OSTO:BOKUS: 45.99
Bokusgruppen AB had a gross margin of 43.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bokusgruppen AB was 3.90% per year.
Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) 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
Bokusgruppen AB had a gross margin of 43.71% 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.
Bokusgruppen AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bokusgruppen AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bokusgruppen 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.
OSTO:BOKUS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bokusgruppen 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.
Bokusgruppen AB Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bokusgruppen AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bokusgruppen 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.
Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) has a Gross Margin % of 43.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bokusgruppen AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.49. Over the past decade, Bokusgruppen AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.65 to 45.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #360 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Bokusgruppen AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Bokusgruppen AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.71% is near median its 10-year median of 40.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.65 to a high of 45.99. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Bokusgruppen AB's value of 43.71% is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #360 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bokusgruppen AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bokusgruppen AB's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #360 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bokusgruppen AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Bokusgruppen AB's value of 43.71% is 20.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bokusgruppen AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.65 to 45.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.49 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Bokusgruppen 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Bokusgruppen AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.71% is 20.6% 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 Bokusgruppen AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bokusgruppen AB's current Gross Margin % is 43.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bokusgruppen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr54.05, compared to a current price of kr66.40 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.49 and 20.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Bokusgruppen AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS), the current Gross Margin % is 43.71% 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 Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bokusgruppen AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr66.40 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr54.05.
GuruFocus considers Bokusgruppen AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BOKUS:
Gross Margin %: 43.71% (near median its 10-year median of 40.49)
GF Value™: kr54.05 vs. price of kr66.40 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#360 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BOKUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bokusgruppen AB is a book retailer. It offers strong and complementary books brands such as Bokus, Bokus Play and Akademibokhandeln and reaches a large share of Sweden's population. In addition to books in all channels and formats, a large and inspirational range of other products is also offered.
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