OSTO:CANDLE B's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Candles Scandinavia B had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Candles Scandinavia B was -4.90% per year.
Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) 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
Candles Scandinavia B had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Candles Scandinavia B Gross Margin % Related Terms
Candles Scandinavia B Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Candles Scandinavia B'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:CANDLE B vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Candles Scandinavia B'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.
Candles Scandinavia B Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Candles Scandinavia B's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Candles Scandinavia B'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.
Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Candles Scandinavia B and its competitors. Over the past decade, Candles Scandinavia B's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.21 to 51.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Candles Scandinavia B ranks #999999 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Candles Scandinavia B's Gross Margin % too high?
Candles Scandinavia B's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.21 to a high of 51.68. Based on the distribution chart, Candles Scandinavia B ranks #999999 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Candles Scandinavia B has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Candles Scandinavia B's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Candles Scandinavia B ranks #999999 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Candles Scandinavia B in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Historically, Candles Scandinavia B's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.21 to 51.68 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. 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 Candles Scandinavia B and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candles Scandinavia B's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candles Scandinavia B stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.75, compared to a current price of kr35.30 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Candles Scandinavia B's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Candles Scandinavia B (OSTO:CANDLE B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candles Scandinavia B stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr35.30 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.75.
GuruFocus considers Candles Scandinavia B to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CANDLE B:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: kr34.75 vs. price of kr35.30 (1.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CANDLE B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Candles Scandinavia B is a manufacturer of candles. The company produces scented candles with 100% plant-based, biodegradable candle wax. The firm primarily targets business chains and brands in fashion, beauty and home furnishings, to which it offers private label solutions. The company is primarily active in the Nordic region.
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