Bong ABOSTO:BONG -6.03%40 Gross Margin % is 16.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 16.88. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BONG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Bong AB ranks worse than 72.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bong AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr71 Mil. Bong AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr444 Mil. Therefore, Bong AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.02%.
Warning Sign:
Bong AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bong AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BONG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.9 Med: 16.88 Max: 18.19
Current: 14.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bong AB was 18.19%. The lowest was 14.90%. And the median was 16.88%.
OSTO:BONG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.56% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs OSTO:BONG: 14.90
Bong AB had a gross margin of 16.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bong AB was -2.20% per year.
Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) 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
Bong AB had a gross margin of 16.02% 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.
Bong AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bong AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bong 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:BONG vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bong 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.
Bong AB Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bong AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bong 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.
Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) has a Gross Margin % of 16.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bong AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.88. Over the past decade, Bong AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.90 to 18.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #275 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Bong AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Bong AB's current Gross Margin % of 16.02% is near median its 10-year median of 16.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.90 to a high of 18.19. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bong AB's value of 16.02% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #275 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bong AB has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bong AB's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #275 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bong AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bong AB's value of 16.02% is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bong AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.90 to 18.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.88 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Bong 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Bong AB's current Gross Margin % of 16.02% is 24.7% 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 Bong AB and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bong AB's current Gross Margin % is 16.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bong AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.61, compared to a current price of kr0.45 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.88 and 24.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Bong AB's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG), the current Gross Margin % is 16.02% 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.45 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.61.
GuruFocus considers Bong AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BONG:
Gross Margin %: 16.02% (near median its 10-year median of 16.88)
GF Value™: kr0.61 vs. price of kr0.45 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#275 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BONG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bong AB is a Sweden-based company providing specialized packaging and envelope products. It also offers solutions for the distribution and packaging of information, advertising materials, and lightweight goods. It offers a variety of shapes and sizes in the envelopes, including standard and customized envelopes, gift packaging, and retail packaging products. The operating segments of the company related to its geographical areas of operations and include Nordic, Central Europe, South Europe and North Africa, and the United Kingdom. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Central Europe region, which includes revenue generated from its business in Germany, Poland, Belgium, and Romania.
40GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OSTO:BONG
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OSTO:BONG has been successfully added to your 
