Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Calviks ABOSTO:CALVIK +6.87%79 Gross Margin % is 7.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 30.59. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CALVIK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr124.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Calviks AB ranks worse than 93.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Calviks AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr34 Mil. Calviks AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr447 Mil. Therefore, Calviks AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.61%.
Warning Sign:
Calviks AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -35.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calviks AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CALVIK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.54 Med: 30.59 Max: 52.85
Current: 8.53
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Calviks AB was 52.85%. The lowest was 7.54%. And the median was 30.59%.
OSTO:CALVIK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.25% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs OSTO:CALVIK: 8.53
Calviks AB had a gross margin of 7.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Calviks AB was -35.40% per year.
Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) 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
Calviks AB had a gross margin of 7.61% 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.
Calviks AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Calviks AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Calviks 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:CALVIK vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Calviks 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.
Calviks AB Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calviks AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calviks 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.
Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) has a Gross Margin % of 7.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Calviks AB and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 30.59. Over the past decade, Calviks AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 52.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #939 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Calviks AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Calviks AB's current Gross Margin % of 7.61% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 30.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 52.85. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Calviks AB's value of 7.61% is 78% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #939 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calviks AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calviks AB's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calviks AB ranks #939 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Calviks AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Calviks AB's value of 7.61% is 78% below this benchmark. Historically, Calviks AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 52.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.59 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Calviks 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, based on 1,007 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. Calviks AB's current Gross Margin % of 7.61% is 78% 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 Calviks AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calviks AB's current Gross Margin % is 7.61%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 30.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calviks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr124.63, compared to a current price of kr71.60 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.61%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 30.59 and 78% below the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Calviks AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK), the current Gross Margin % is 7.61% 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 Calviks AB (OSTO:CALVIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calviks AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr71.60 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr124.63.
GuruFocus considers Calviks AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CALVIK:
Gross Margin %: 7.61% (75% below median its 10-year median of 30.59)
GF Value™: kr124.63 vs. price of kr71.60 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78% below the Business Services median (#939 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CALVIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OSTO:CALVIK has been successfully added to your 
