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Catella ABOSTO:CAT A 75 Gross Margin % is 19.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 57.75. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CAT A with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr23.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Catella AB ranks worse than 68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Catella AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr57 Mil. Catella AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr296 Mil. Therefore, Catella AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.26%.
Warning Sign:
Catella AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Catella AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CAT A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36 Med: 57.75 Max: 66.65
Current: 36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Catella AB was 66.65%. The lowest was 36.00%. And the median was 57.75%.
OSTO:CAT A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68% of 550
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.535
vs OSTO:CAT A: 36.00
Catella AB had a gross margin of 19.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Catella AB was -4.30% per year.
Catella AB (OSTO:CAT A) 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
Catella AB had a gross margin of 19.26% 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.
Catella AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Catella AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Catella 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:CAT A vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Catella 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.
Catella AB Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Catella AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catella 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.
Catella AB (OSTO:CAT A) has a Gross Margin % of 19.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Catella AB and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 57.75. Over the past decade, Catella AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.00 to 66.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #374 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Catella AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Catella AB's current Gross Margin % of 19.26% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 57.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.00 to a high of 66.65. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Catella AB's value of 19.26% is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #374 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Catella AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catella AB's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #374 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Catella AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Catella AB's value of 19.26% is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Catella AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.00 to 66.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.75 vs. the industry median of 56.54, Catella 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.54, based on 550 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. Catella AB's current Gross Margin % of 19.26% is 65.9% 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 Catella AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catella AB's current Gross Margin % is 19.26%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 57.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catella AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB (OSTO:CAT A) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr23.05, compared to a current price of kr18.40 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.26%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 57.75 and 65.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.54. Catella AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Catella AB (OSTO:CAT A), the current Gross Margin % is 19.26% 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 Catella AB (OSTO:CAT A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr18.40 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr23.05.
GuruFocus considers Catella AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CAT A:
Gross Margin %: 19.26% (67% below median its 10-year median of 57.75)
GF Value™: kr23.05 vs. price of kr18.40 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Asset Management median (#374 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CAT A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catella AB is a Swedish financial firm specializing in property investments, fund management, and corporate finance advisory services across Europe. The group consists of a number of companies that conduct operations in three business areas: i) Investment Management: It offers regulated fund products, regional asset management services and project management of real estate developments. ii) Principal Investments: It makes direct investments and co-investments with partners in real estate projects. iii) Corporate Finance: It is a European advisor within real estate related corporate finance services such as real estate transactions, M&A, debt and equity capital markets advisory. The majority of revenue is derived from the Investment Management segment.
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