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Checkin.com Group AB (OSTO:CHECK) 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
Checkin.com Group AB had a gross margin of -28.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Checkin.com Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Checkin.com Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Checkin.com Group 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:CHECK vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Checkin.com Group 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.
Checkin.com Group AB Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Checkin.com Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Checkin.com Group 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.
Checkin.com Group AB (OSTO:CHECK) has a Gross Margin % of -28.09% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Checkin.com Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Checkin.com Group AB ranks #780 out of 2684 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Checkin.com Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Checkin.com Group AB's current Gross Margin % is -28.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Checkin.com Group AB ranks #780 out of 2684 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Checkin.com Group AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Checkin.com Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Checkin.com Group AB ranks #780 out of 2684 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Checkin.com Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.07. 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.07, based on 2,684 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 Checkin.com Group AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Checkin.com Group AB's current Gross Margin % is -28.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Checkin.com Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Checkin.com Group AB (OSTO:CHECK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.01, compared to a current price of kr1.92 — trading 78.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -28.09%. Checkin.com Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Checkin.com Group AB (OSTO:CHECK), the current Gross Margin % is -28.09% as of Jun. 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 Checkin.com Group AB (OSTO:CHECK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Checkin.com Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr1.92 is trading 78.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.01.
GuruFocus considers Checkin.com Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CHECK:
Gross Margin %: -28.09%
GF Value™: kr9.01 vs. price of kr1.92 (78.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CHECK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Checkin.com Group AB is building software using technologies and an approach to make it easier for consumers to connect with brands and services online. The main revenue stream for the group is sales of SaaS (Software as a Service) with fixed monthly fees and ancillary services at variable fees. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Sweden, Europe (excl. Sweden), and the Rest of the world.
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